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Waymo App

In most cities, you book a Waymo through the Waymo app. Download it for iPhone or Android, create an account, and take a ride.

Illustration of a phone showing a route and pickup pin with a Waymo car waiting at the curb
Phones
Android and iPhone
Price
It appears before you book
Booked through Uber
Atlanta and Austin
Waitlist
Denver plus Las Vegas

How to Download the Waymo App and Ride

  1. Download the Waymo app for an iPhone or Android phone.
  2. Enter your destination and ask for a ride. The price appears first.
  3. Open the doors from the app once the car arrives.
  4. Climb in, buckle up, then press Start Ride on your screen.

Source list: App Store, Google Play, Waymo

Where the Waymo App Works

Each city where Waymo offers rides to the public, along with the app you use to book.

CityStatusBook with
AtlantaRide todayUber app
AustinRide todayUber app
DallasRide todayWaymo app
DenverWaitlistWaymo app
HoustonRide todayWaymo app
Las VegasWaitlistWaymo app
Los AngelesRide todayWaymo app
MiamiRide todayWaymo app
NashvilleRide todayWaymo app or Lyft app
OrlandoRide todayWaymo app
PhoenixRide todayWaymo app
San AntonioRide todayWaymo app
San DiegoRide todayWaymo app
San FranciscoRide todayWaymo app
TampaRide todayWaymo app

Sources: Uber, CBS Austin, Waymo (1), Denverite, Waymo Help, Wikipedia, Waymo (2), Waymo (3), electrek.co, Reuters

Waymo on Uber and Lyft

In Austin and in Atlanta, Waymo rides are booked through the Uber app, not the Waymo app.

You can also book a Waymo in Nashville through the Lyft app.

Sources: Waymo, Lyft

Teen Accounts and the Waymo Waitlist

Once the app is set up, anyone can ride in most Waymo cities. New riders in Denver and Las Vegas sign up for a waitlist first.

In Phoenix and Nashville, teen accounts work for ages 13 to 17 if a parent gives permission.

Source list: Denverite, Waymo Help, Waymo

Waymo App Questions

What does a Waymo ride cost?

Before you book, the app shows the full price. Prices may rise during busy periods, for example nights and weekends.

Where do I get the Waymo app?

On iPhone, get it from the App Store; on Android, from Google Play.

Is it possible to ride a Waymo using Uber or Lyft?

Yes, in certain cities. Rides in Austin and Atlanta are booked in the Uber app, and Lyft works for Nashville rides too.

Sources: Waymo, App Store, Google Play, Lyft