On October 14, 2026, Waymo announced that starting that day anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa can hail a fully autonomous ride through the Waymo app, including service at San Antonio International Airport. Waymo said it had already served hundreds of thousands of riders in these cities since launching there earlier in 2026.
The post quoted San Antonio’s Director of Airports, Jesus Saenz, calling airport service a significant milestone, along with local community voices: Bob Kelly of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation on helping older adults stay active and connected, and Scott Young of Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision on restoring independence for Tampa clients who can no longer drive. A week later, on October 21, Waymo said Las Vegas riders could begin taking trips to Harry Reid International Airport.
Why it matters: moving from invitation or waitlist service to open public access is the step at which a robotaxi city becomes a normal consumer product, and airport pickups are among the most commercially important trips in ride-hailing. Doing it in three markets on one day reflects how quickly Waymo is turning 2026 launches into general service.
What it does not show: the post gives no fleet sizes, service-area dimensions, wait times or per-city ride counts beyond the combined “hundreds of thousands of riders.”