Autonomous driving company
Waymo
Waymo is the autonomous driving company owned by Alphabet that runs a fully driverless ride-hailing service. It began as Google's self-driving car project and says it has completed more than 20 million trips. In 2026 it reached 14 US cities and announced plans for Madrid, Tokyo, Toronto, Munich, London and Singapore.
Last reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Facts at a glance
| Type | Autonomous driving and robotaxi company |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Alphabet |
| Co-CEO | Tekedra Mawakana source |
| US cities with fully autonomous rides | 14 after the Denver, San Diego and Tampa launches on 1 September 2026 source |
| Trips completed | More than 20 million source |
| Autonomous distance | More than 400 million fully autonomous kilometres source |
| Spain | Region of Madrid, first riders targeted for 2027 source |
Questions people ask
- How many cities does Waymo operate in?
- Waymo says it provides fully autonomous rides in 14 cities after launching in Denver, San Diego and Tampa on 1 September 2026.
- Is Waymo coming to Europe?
- Yes. Waymo announced plans for the Region of Madrid on 20 October 2026, with first riders targeted for 2027, after earlier announcements for Munich and London.