Self-driving cars are coming to San Diego. Waymo’s fully autonomous taxi service will take to the streets in 2026, though an official launch date has not been released.
A Waymo spokesperson said the company chose San Diego because it is similar to cities that already have driverless cars, such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Austin and Atlanta.
According to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Waymo’s driverless cars will help the city explore how to make transportation more accessible.
“By welcoming innovative and promising technologies like Waymo’s autonomous vehicle service, we’re exploring how to make transportation more accessible, more sustainable and more connected for everyone in our community.” Gloria said.
Lyft and Uber are partnering with Waymo to offer rides through their respective services. This partnership enables Waymo to provide rides on Lyft and Uber’s platforms. The prices for Waymo rides are based on various factors, such as time and distance, and can vary depending on which app provides the cheapest ride.
A Waymo spokesperson said the company is excited to expand to more cities across California, where riders must be 18 or older.
Passengers must follow important rules, according to the company, including respecting the car and not leaving trash behind. Those interested in learning more are encouraged to experience Waymo firsthand.
Additional details are available at: https://waymo.com/
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