We’re lacing up our skates and laying the early groundwork for our fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Minneapolis! Starting today, you’ll see us begin driving in the city with a mixed fleet of our Jaguar I-PACE and Zeekr RT vehicles.

To prepare for Minneapolis’ winter weather, we’ve made great strides in our efforts to operate in heavier snow – including testing in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, California’s Sierra Nevada, and Upstate New York. We continue to validate our 6th-generation Waymo Driver, which leverages Waymo’s AI and robust cleaning mechanisms to sustain fully autonomous operations in snow and ice. Sleet or shine, our technology is making roads safer where we operate, and we look forward to offering the Minneapolis community a safe and accessible transportation option.

“Minnesota has a reputation built on world-class healthcare and a robust technology sector, and the arrival of Waymo in Minneapolis is an exciting step forward,” Rep. Jon Koznick (R), Co-Chair of the Minnesota House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. “We support proven, safe, and reliable options to our transit network that directly supports our goals of modernizing our infrastructure, while creating a cleaner, more efficient transportation system.”

“We are committed to ensuring autonomous deployment like Waymo’s is done responsibly, leveraging this innovation to improve connectivity, reduce congestion, and secure Minnesota’s place as a national leader in the future of mobility,” said Rep. Erin Koegel (DFL), Co-Chair of the Minnesota House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. “The integration of safe, modern technology is key to a more efficient, environmentally sustainable, and equitable transportation future for our communities, and this deployment in Minneapolis is a great step forward.”

Ready to experience Waymo in Minneapolis? Sign up for updates and be among the first to ride when we’re ready: waymo.com/updates.