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Waymo in Denver (2026): where robotaxis drive and how to ride

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Public robotaxi services in Denver

Every operator taking public riders in Denver.

Waymo

Public riders

Public, since September 1, 2026

App
Waymo app
Who can ride
By invitation from an interest list. Riders must be 18 or older. Waymo is gradually adding riders from its interest list, so not everyone who downloads the app can ride yet.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
About 60 sq mi at launch (September 1, 2026), per Waymo, as reported by the Denver Gazette, Denverite and KUNC
Covers
Union Station, Sloan Lake, Cherry Creek North, Washington Park and Central Park
Freeways
No (as of September 1, 2026). Vehicles avoid highways for now.
Airport
Denver International (DEN): no (as of September 1, 2026). Not in the launch service area; Waymo plans to add it in a later expansion.
Launched here
September 1, 2026, by rolling invitation

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in Denver?

Yes. One operator takes public riders in Denver: Waymo (by invitation from an interest list; book in the Waymo app).

Which app do you use to ride a robotaxi in Denver?

Waymo: the Waymo app.

Are the robotaxis in Denver driverless?

Waymo: driverless, with no one in the driver’s seat.

When do robotaxis run in Denver?

Waymo: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in Denver?

Waymo at Denver International (DEN): no (as of September 1, 2026). Not in the launch service area; Waymo plans to add it in a later expansion.

Do robotaxis in Denver use freeways?

Waymo: no (as of September 1, 2026). Vehicles avoid highways for now.

Where do robotaxis operate in Denver?

Waymo: about 60 sq mi at launch (September 1, 2026), per Waymo, as reported by the Denver Gazette, Denverite and KUNC; covering Union Station, Sloan Lake, Cherry Creek North, Washington Park and Central Park.

Sources and method

  1. Waymo Help Center: Service areas accessed September 26, 2026
  2. Waymo Help Center: Fully autonomous rides FAQ accessed September 26, 2026
  3. Waymo blog September 1, 2026
  4. Denver Gazette September 1, 2026
  5. Denver Gazette September 1, 2026
  6. Denverite September 1, 2026
  7. KUNC September 25, 2026

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