Starting today, anyone in Nashville can download the Waymo app and hail a fully autonomous ride. Since April, we’ve welcomed tens of thousands of riders from our interest list to experience the safety, reliability, and magic of Waymo, and now our vehicle doors are open to everyone.

As we welcome more riders, safety remains our north star. Our growth is built on real-world performance, rigorous testing, and extensive operational preparation. This ensures we can safely navigate fast-changing weather and collaborate with local safety partners. The Waymo Driver has been involved in 94% fewer crashes causing serious or fatal injuries than human drivers in the same conditions, and that standard carries into every mile we drive in Tennessee.

We’re already preparing for what’s next. We are testing at Nashville International Airport with hopes to serve travelers there in the near future. Plus, while you can hail a ride on the Waymo app today, you’ll also be able to ride through the Lyft app later this year.

Nashville’s warm welcome has shown just how much riders value Waymo’s reliability and accessibility. “As a blind person, every ride I have ever taken in my life has depended on someone else—a family member, a friend, a driver, or a stranger. Waymo changed that,” shared James Brown, President of the National Federation of the Blind of Tennessee. “It’s more than a new technology—it’s a level of independence, dignity, and opportunity that many blind people have never had the chance to experience.”

Ready to roll? Download the Waymo app and ride today!