HOUSTON – Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston, growing its coverage area to nearly 50 square miles and adding several major destinations across the city.
The expansion will soon allow riders to access neighborhoods including EaDo, the Texas Medical Center and parts of northeast Houston.
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The newly expanded coverage area also includes NRG Stadium — just ahead of the influx of visitors expected for 2026 FIFA World Cup festivities scheduled for June and July.
Waymo first launched public rides in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio in February. The company says it has since served tens of thousands of riders in each city. In March, Waymo also expanded service to San Antonio International Airport.
Including operations in Austin, the company now serves more than 250 square miles across four Texas cities and says additional expansion plans are expected over time.
According to Waymo, a recent analysis of 170 million rider-only miles found the company’s autonomous vehicles were involved in 92% fewer crashes resulting in serious or fatal injuries compared to human drivers. The analysis also found Waymo vehicles experienced 83% fewer crashes involving airbag deployments.
“Waymo is coming to more riders both near and far,” said Shweta Shrivastava, senior product leader at Waymo. “As we welcome new cities into our service, we are also deepening our investment in the communities we already serve.”
Shrivastava added the company’s “land and expand” strategy is designed to support riders with everything from daily commutes and errands to major events and nights out.
More information about the company’s Houston expansion can be found on Waymo’s official website