Summary
Waymo says anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa can now hail a fully autonomous ride through its app. The service includes San Antonio International Airport.
Waymo says that, starting October 14, 2026, anyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa can download its app and hail a fully autonomous ride. In San Antonio, the service includes San Antonio International Airport.
The company said it has welcomed hundreds of thousands of riders in the three cities since opening service there earlier in 2026. Its announcement makes app-based rides available to anyone in those markets; it does not specify the precise service boundaries within each city.
Airport access in San Antonio
Airport service gives travelers another way to reach or leave San Antonio International Airport using Waymo’s autonomous ride service. The airport’s director, Jesus Saenz, described the offering as part of the airport’s effort to adopt new technology and provide travelers with another transportation option.
The announcement names San Antonio International Airport specifically. It does not announce airport service in San Diego or Tampa.
Potential value for riders
Waymo also highlighted possible benefits for people who face barriers to driving. Bob Kelly of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation said transportation can support older adults’ independence. Scott Young of Lighthouse for the Blind & Low Vision said access to rides could help people with vision loss travel without relying on family or friends.
Those comments describe the organisations’ view of the service’s potential value. The announcement provides no separate assessment of rider outcomes or accessibility performance.