Waymo first public riders fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami
epa12671148 (Embargoed until 22 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CET)
A person checks the Waymo autonomous car's app in Miami, Florida, USA, 21 January 2026 (issued 22 January 2026). Waymo, a US autonomous driving technology company best known for developing self-driving cars, announced that Waymo will be welcoming the first public riders into their fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Miami starting on 22 January. With nearly 10,000 residents already signed up, the company will be inviting new riders on a rolling basis to ensure a seamless experience across their initial 60-square-mile service area. EPA/CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH (Embargoed until 22 January 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CET))