Waypoint: The official Waymo blog

Nashville families, your transportation routine just got a lot easier. Starting today, teens ages 13-17 can hail fully autonomous Waymo rides across 50 square miles of Nashville when linked to a parent or guardian's account. 

Following a successful launch in Phoenix, Waymo teen accounts continue to provide much-desired independence for teens—giving them the freedom to get to school, sports, and extracurriculars, and giving busy parents their time back. Teen accounts also offer parents peace of mind with specially-trained Rider Support agents, trip status sharing, and automatic ride receipts.

We recently offered early access to select teens in Nashville to hear directly from locals how Waymo rides may simplify their busy lives. Nashville teen, Asher Huffman, shared, “I really enjoyed being able to hail a ride home from a concert without having to bother my parents, and I even got to show Waymo off to my friend. Getting to play my music as loud as I want, with no one else in the car, was also awesome. Kind of like I was in my own little bubble.”

Asher’s mom, Amy Huffman, agreed and shared, “It was a huge help to our family. Whether my son was staying late at school or going to a concert downtown, I didn’t have to worry about how he was going to get home or rearrange my own plans to pick him up. It gave him more independence and took a real burden off of us as parents.”

Access to safe transportation doesn’t just lighten the parental load, it can also unlock opportunity. We partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley and the Legacy Institute to study the impact that access to reliable Waymo rides had on their summer internship experience. Access to Waymo for commuting cut reported stress in half from 86% down to 43%.

To sign up for teen accounts, visit waymo.com/teens to learn more.

Starting today, anyone in Houston can download the Waymo app and hail a fully autonomous ride. Since opening our service in February, we’ve welcomed more than 100,000 riders in Houston from our interest list to experience the safety, reliability, and magic of Waymo, and now we’re offering our service to everyone.

We’ve proudly helped Houstonians run errands, commute to work, and celebrate nights out with friends. Houston played host to over 1 million visitors for the World Cup, and we served as a premier way for many of them to travel to and from games at Reliant Stadium and celebrate responsibly throughout the city.

The Houston community has embraced Waymo as a vital resource for expanding accessible and reliable transportation options across the region. Raul Gallegos, First Vice President of the National Federation for the Blind of Texas shared, “The National Federation of the Blind of Texas is happy to hear the news that Waymo will be fully available in Houston. This means better independence and greater accessibility for blind riders. We can hail with confidence that we will have the same reliable Waymo Driver, who is happy to welcome us and our guide dogs.”

Rolling with Waymo in Houston has never been easier. Simply download the Waymo app and ride today!

Las Vegas is a city built on unforgettable experiences, and starting this season, getting to and from the stadium will be one of them. Today, we’re thrilled to announce that Waymo is the Official Autonomous Ride-Hailing Partner of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium, marking the first-ever partnership between a professional football team and an autonomous vehicle company.

This partnership is all about elevating the fan experience. Riders traveling to Allegiant Stadium with Waymo will have access to a dedicated Waymo pickup and drop-off area, complete with clear wayfinding signage to ensure a seamless experience for all games, concerts, and major events.

And we don't just want you to have the best seat to and from the game; we want you to have the best seat at the game. One lucky rider at every home game will be upgraded to a VIP fan experience. We'll also be introducing a "Kickoff Kid" program, giving local youth a once-in-a-lifetime chance to step onto the field.

“Fans come to Allegiant to experience once-in-a-lifetime moments, and getting in that mindset all begins and ends with the journey,” said Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders. “Partnering with Waymo reflects our drive to lead the industry in innovation and provide fans the best experience. Most importantly, it gives them a safe, reliable autonomous designated driver so they can focus entirely on enjoying the event.”

"Waymo has a proven track record of moving fans safely to and from the world's biggest sports and entertainment events," added Waymo Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Philion. "We're bringing that same convenient and magical autonomous experience to the heart of Raider Nation, building strong community relationships in Las Vegas well beyond game day."

To experience the future of game-day transportation, fans can download the Waymo app and express interest in being among the first to ride with Waymo in Las Vegas.

Starting today, anyone in Dallas can download the Waymo app and hail a fully autonomous ride. Since opening our service in February, we’ve welcomed nearly 150,000 riders in Dallas from our interest list to experience the safety, reliability, and magic of Waymo, and now we’re offering our service to everyone.

We’ve proudly helped Dallasites run errands, commute to work, and celebrate nights out with friends. Now, we’re going a step further to unlock a new way for tourists and other visitors to get around the city. We continue fully autonomous testing at Dallas Love Field Airport terminals and look forward to serving travelers there soon. And to get there efficiently, we’ll soon begin fully autonomous testing on Dallas freeways, which is the final step before offering these routes to public riders.

The Dallas community has embraced Waymo as a vital resource for expanding accessible and reliable transportation options across the region. Chris Justl, CEO, Epilepsy Foundation Texas, shared, "Waymo autonomous vehicles are not just the future—they’re a transformational step forward for the epilepsy community and anyone living with medical conditions that limit their ability to drive, creating a new pathway to safe, independent travel. At Epilepsy Foundation Texas, we’re proud to partner with Waymo to help bring this future to life across Texas.”

Rolling with Waymo in Dallas has never been easier. Simply download the Waymo app and ride today!