As of Oct 22, 2026
Waymo vs Zoox: robotaxi cities, fleets and miles
As of Oct 22, 2026, Waymo is live in 14 of 15 tracked cities and Zoox in 2 of 4. They are both tracked in 3 cities: Miami, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Austin, TX.
Data as of Oct 22, 2026 · page last changed · Changelog · Editorial policy
Headline numbers
Each company publishes different measures, so rows are not like-for-like. A dash means the company has not published that figure.
| Service | Measure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Paid rides per week | 500K+ | Waymo, Mar 26–31, 2026 |
| Waymo | Cities in Waymo app + via Uber | 13 + 2 | Waymo FAQ, as of Oct 22 |
| Waymo | Fully autonomous miles | 200M+ | Waymo FAQ, as of Oct 22 |
| Waymo | US fleet | — | — |
| Zoox | Cities live + early riders | 2 + 2 | Zoox Where to Ride, as of Oct 22 |
| Zoox | Riders carried | 350K+ | Zoox Journal, Mar 23, 2026 |
| Zoox | Autonomous robotaxi miles | ~2M | Zoox Journal, Mar 23, 2026 |
| Zoox | Fleet | — | — |
Source: sources listed on our sources page · data as of Oct 22, 2026 · method
Vehicles
| Service | Vehicle | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Jaguar I-PACE (5th-gen Driver); Ojai (6th-gen) in Phoenix, LA, SF | Waymo FAQ, as of Oct 22 |
| Zoox | Purpose-built robotaxi, no steering wheel | Zoox |
Source: sources listed on our sources page · data as of Oct 22, 2026 · method
City by city
Live: open to riders, no one in the driver’s seat. Supervised: riders carried with a safety driver or operator. Rolling out: riders added gradually. Testing: employees or early riders only. Coming soon: announced, not yet carrying riders.
| City | Waymo | Zoox |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, AZ | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Los Angeles, CA | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| San Diego, CA | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| San Francisco Bay Area, CA | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| San Francisco, CA | not tracked | Live · Zoox Explorers (waitlist) |
| Denver, CO | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Miami, FL | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | Testing · Employees, family, friends · since Apr 23 |
| Orlando, FL | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Tampa, FL | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Atlanta, GA | Live · Driverless, Uber app | not tracked |
| Las Vegas, NV | Rolling out · Driverless, riders added gradually | Live · Public ride-hail, purpose-built robotaxi |
| Nashville, TN | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Austin, TX | Live · Driverless, Uber app | Testing · Employees, family, friends · since Mar 25 |
| Dallas, TX | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| Houston, TX | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
| San Antonio, TX | Live · Driverless, Waymo app | not tracked |
Source: sources listed on our sources page · data as of Oct 22, 2026 · method
Latest dated changes
- Waymo: Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) pickups begin, limited riders · source
- Waymo: Tampa, San Diego, San Antonio open to everyone · source
- Waymo: Nashville airport (BNA) pickups begin · source
- Waymo: Las Vegas: riders added gradually · source
- Zoox: Robotaxi on Miami streets, employee rides · source
- Zoox: Robotaxi on Austin streets, employee rides · source
- Zoox: 350K+ riders, ~2M miles; SF area to quadruple · source
- Zoox: Public service launches in Las Vegas · source
Questions and answers
Which has more live robotaxi cities, Waymo or Zoox?
As of Oct 22, 2026, Waymo is live in 14 tracked cities and Zoox in 2. Sources: each company’s own city lists (Waymo FAQ; Zoox Where to Ride).
Where do Waymo and Zoox both operate?
Both are tracked in Miami, FL, Las Vegas, NV, Austin, TX as of Oct 22, 2026.
What is Waymo’s paid rides per week?
500K+ as of Oct 22, 2026. Source: Waymo, Mar 26–31, 2026.
What is Zoox’s cities live + early riders?
2 + 2 as of Oct 22. Source: Zoox Where to Ride, as of Oct 22.
What vehicles do Waymo and Zoox use?
Waymo: Jaguar I-PACE (5th-gen Driver); Ojai (6th-gen) in Phoenix, LA, SF (Waymo FAQ, as of Oct 22). Zoox: Purpose-built robotaxi, no steering wheel (Zoox).
California permit status
How Waymo and Zoox stand with California regulators. The DMV permits a company to test or deploy its vehicles; the CPUC separately permits carrying the public, and only deployment permits allow fares. "None listed" means the company does not appear on the CPUC autonomous vehicle permit page.
| Company | DMV testing with safety driver | DMV driverless testing | DMV deployment | CPUC passenger service permits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Yes | Yes (DMV lists its own approved areas) | Yes (DMV lists its own approved areas) | Drivered Pilot, Drivered Deployment, Driverless Pilot, Driverless Deployment (fares allowed) |
| Zoox | Yes | Yes: Foster City and San Francisco, all hours, up to 45 mph | No | Drivered Pilot, Driverless Pilot (no fares) |
Source: California DMV, Autonomous Vehicle Permit Holders · data as of checked Oct 23, 2026; driver list as of Oct 21, 2026, driverless list Apr 3, 2026, deployment list Nov 21, 2025
Source: CPUC, Autonomous Vehicle Program Permits Issued · data as of checked Oct 23, 2026