Autonomous car maker Waymo has dropped the waitlist for its robotaxi service in Dallas, opening it up to all residents and visitors. This is the latest step in the Alphabet-owned company\u2019s bid to scale its self-driving technology across Europe, the United Kingdom, and the United States.<\/p>\n
Waymo said<\/a> Tuesday that anyone can now download the app and immediately hail one of its robotaxis in Dallas.<\/p>\n For now, riders won\u2019t be able to hail a ride to Dallas Love Field Airport. The company said it continues to test its self-driving vehicles at the airport and expects to serve riders there \u201csoon.\u201d<\/p>\n The company has had a presence in Dallas since last year, when it began testing its technology on public streets and announced plans to launch the service<\/a> there in 2026. At the time, the company said it would partner with Avis Budget Group to manage its fleet of all-electric autonomous Jaguar I-Pace vehicles. Avis handles general depot operations, including charging and maintaining the vehicles. <\/p>\n Waymo opened the service to the public in February, but initially limited access through a waitlist. Waymo said about 150,000 riders used the Waymo app during this period. Waymo no longer has the waitlist, following a robotaxi playbook that it has used in every other market, including Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco<\/a>.<\/p>\n The company\u2019s entry into Dallas had some early hiccups. In May, Waymo paused its service<\/a> in Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas, as well as Atlanta, due to problems with how its robotaxis handled heavy rain and flooded roads.\u00a0<\/p>\n While robotaxi services have resumed in these cities, Waymo said it may adjust or temporarily pause operations based on severe weather, flood warnings, and real-time conditions in the future.\u00a0A Waymo spokesperson said riders can check the status of its service via the Waymo app.<\/p>\n