{"id":167063,"date":"2026-02-24T16:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/167063\/"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T16:11:08","slug":"waymo-self-driving-cars-arrive-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/167063\/","title":{"rendered":"Waymo Self-Driving Cars Arrive in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Waymo has introduced their self-driving ride-hailing service to Orlando, as well as Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. This brings Waymo\u2019s total commercial metro areas to 10.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo in Orlando<a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-car-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" alt=\"A Waymo vehicle driving down a street\" class=\"wp-image-1383120 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-car-1.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"1280\" data-eio-rheight=\"720\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-car-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Waymo vehicle driving down a street\" class=\"wp-image-1383120\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Riders in these cities who have downloaded the Waymo app will receive an invitation to take local rides on a rolling basis to ensure a seamless launch as Waymo scales their operations ahead of opening the service to everyone later this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWaymo is serving more riders than ever, as we are on track to serve over one million rides per week by the end of this year,\u201d said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo. \u201cDallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando are critical to our plans, as we lay groundwork for service in 20+ cities. Each community has its own unique charm and transportation needs, and we\u2019re eager to provide a safe, reliable, and magical way for locals and visitors to travel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a data-fslightbox=\"1\" data-type=\"image\" aria-label=\"Open fullscreen lightbox with current image\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-orlando-map.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" alt=\"Map of Waymo service in Orlando\" class=\"wp-image-1383118 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-orlando-map.jpg\" data-eio-rwidth=\"2000\" data-eio-rheight=\"1125\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/waymo-orlando-map.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Waymo service in Orlando\" class=\"wp-image-1383118\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve been working with Waymo for several months to make today\u2019s announcement possible,\u201d said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. \u201cThe launch of their commercial service in Orlando is another example of our city\u2019s forward thinking and commitment to innovation. Starting today, our residents will have another option to safely move about the area, and our visitors will be welcomed with the world class mobility they deserve. Welcome to Orlando, Waymo!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Waymo\u2019s map of Orlando service includes Universal Orlando Resort, parts of Walt Disney World Resort, and the Orlando International Airport.<\/p>\n<p>Waymo is working closely with <a href=\"https:\/\/lighthousecfl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-warning\">Lighthouse Central Florida<\/a> \u2014 an organization that empowers individuals with vision loss to lead independent and fulfilling lives \u2014 to ensure the service meets the diverse needs of residents.<\/p>\n<p>Will you be using Waymo to travel around the city? 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