Waymo in Los Angeles
Yes, Waymo rides are available in Los Angeles today. Book it in the Waymo app.
- Status
- Ride today
- Book with
- Waymo app
- Airport
- LAX: Airport rides aren't available yet
- Freeways
- Yes
- Since
- November 2024
Waymo rides are available in Los Angeles now, and the public has been able to book a car in the Waymo app since November 2024.
- Availability: Open to all riders
- Booking: Waymo app
- Public since: November 2024
- LAX airport: No service
Waymo Service Area in Los Angeles
The coverage area spans roughly 213 square miles. It reaches across Santa Monica, Echo Park, and Inglewood, plus it covers Culver City and West Hollywood.
A newer section extends south across the South Bay down to Torrance. These are the main cities and neighborhoods you can ride in:
- Santa Monica and West Hollywood
- Culver City
- Echo Park and Inglewood
- Torrance
Los Angeles Service Map
The map in the Waymo app shows where the zone ends. It is worth checking before you plan a trip, since the covered area has expanded over time. When your pickup or drop-off spot falls outside that zone, the app will not offer you the ride.
- Santa Monica and West Hollywood
- Culver City
- Echo Park and Inglewood
- Torrance
Does Waymo Serve LAX?
No. LAX is not a Waymo destination, so no ride can be booked to or from the airport. You will need a different option for an airport trip.
Freeway Rides in Los Angeles
Waymo does run freeway rides in Los Angeles, but only some riders can use them for now, so your trip may stick to regular streets.
How to Book a Ride
- Download Waymo's app for your iPhone or Android.
- Type in your destination and ask for a ride.
- Head to the pickup point, which has to sit inside the service area.
Your car will be either a Jaguar I-PACE or an Ojai, the two models in Waymo's fleet.
Self-Driving Taxis in Los Angeles
A driverless taxi drives itself with nobody in the driver's seat. In Los Angeles, the service open to the public is Waymo.
Other Robotaxi Services in Los Angeles
Zoox is testing its service in Los Angeles, though riders there cannot use it yet. Right now, Waymo is the only robotaxi in the city that you can book.
Robotaxi Services in Other Cities
If you are traveling, these are some other places where robotaxi services run.
| City | Operator | Booking app | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | Waymo | Waymo's app | September 2026 |
| Bay Area, San Francisco | Waymo | Waymo app | June 2024 |
| San Francisco, CA | Tesla Robotaxi | Tesla Robotaxi app | July 2025 |
| Atlanta | Waymo | Uber app | June 2025 |
| Atlanta | May Mobility | Lyft app | |
| Austin, TX | Waymo | Uber app | March 2025 |
| Austin, TX | Tesla Robotaxi | Tesla's Robotaxi app | June 2025 |
| Dallas | Waymo | Waymo app, invitation required initially | February 2026 |
| Dallas | Avride | Uber app | December 2025 |
Tesla's Robotaxi rides in San Francisco have a human safety monitor on board. The average Tesla Robotaxi ride costs about $8.17.