Waymo in Denver
Waymo provides rides in Denver, while new riders first join a waitlist in the Waymo app.
- Status
- Waitlist
- Book with
- Waymo app
- Freeways
- No
- Since
- September 2026
Waymo opened rides to the public in Denver in September 2026, but you'll need to join a waitlist first.
- Launch date: September 2026
- Current status: Waitlist
- Service zone: Roughly 60 square miles
- Airport and highway travel: Excluded
To join the waitlist, sign up through the Waymo app and wait until Waymo grants you access. Waymo is letting Denver riders in a few at a time, so it may take a while before your invite arrives.
Denver service area
This area covers about 60 square miles. It crosses the city boundary and reaches into Adams County and Lakewood.
Some trips aren't available right now. The vehicles avoid Denver International Airport and stay off highways, so you'll need another way to get to the airport.
Which places are included?
The zone reaches beyond Denver into Edgewater, Lakewood, Glendale, Commerce City and parts of Adams County.
Joining the Denver Waitlist
You sign up through the Waymo app, which is available on iPhone and Android.
- Download it for iPhones from Apple's App Store, or for Android devices from Google Play.
- Sign up for the waitlist in the app.
- Wait for your turn, since Denver riders are gradually added.
The Cars You'll Ride In
Waymo's fleet includes the Jaguar I-PACE and the Ojai. These vehicles handle the driving themselves, so no one has to take the wheel.
Other Robotaxi Choices in Denver
A robotaxi carries paying passengers while driving itself, similar to a traditional taxi without a driver. Of the options listed for Denver, only Waymo is open to the public.
In Denver, Zoox is still trying out its vehicles, and the public can't book rides yet.
Driverless Taxis in Denver and Other Cities
Several cities offer driverless rides. Some have more than one company operating, while others let you book through Uber or Lyft rather than directly with the operator.
| Town | Operator | Booking method | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | Waymo | Sign up on the Waymo app and wait | September 2026 |
| Denver | Zoox | Testing only, no booking yet | Testing |
| Atlanta | Waymo | Book in the Uber app | June 2025 |
| Atlanta | May Mobility | Book in the Lyft app; an operator rides along | Open to everyone |
| Austin | Waymo | Book in the Uber app | March 2025 |
| Austin | Tesla Robotaxi | Public rides | June 2025 |
| Dallas | Waymo | Use the Waymo app; invitations come first | February 2026 |
| Dallas | Avride | Book in the Uber app | December 2025 |
| Dallas | Tesla Robotaxi | Public rides | April 2026 |
| Houston | Waymo | Book in the Waymo app | February 2026 |
| Houston | Tesla Robotaxi | Public rides | April 2026 |
| Los Angeles | Waymo | Book with Waymo's app | November 2024 |
| Miami | Waymo | Book in the Waymo app | January 2026 |
| Miami | Tesla Robotaxi | Public rides | July 2026 |
Some companies are still testing and are not yet open to riders. Zoox has testing programs in Atlanta and Los Angeles. In the Austin and Miami areas, only Zoox employees, family, and friends can ride. Safety operators are aboard during Nuro's Houston testing.