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Waymo & Tesla in Miami (2026): where robotaxis drive and how to ride

Public robotaxi services in Miami

Every operator taking public riders in Miami.

Waymo

Public riders

Public

App
Waymo app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Riders must be 18 or older.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
Biscayne Gardens, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Design District and Wynwood
Airport
Miami International (MIA): employees only, not open to the public. Waymo began employee rides at the airport in 2025.
Launched here
January 22, 2026, by invitation; open to everyone since April 15, 2026
Announced
January 22, 2026: Public rides at Miami International Airport, "soon"; no date given.

Tesla Robotaxi

Public riders

Unsupervised rides since July 3, 2026, mixed with monitored cars

App
Tesla Robotaxi app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Sign in with a Tesla Account. Minors 8 to 17 may ride with an adult, and no one may sit in the front-left seat.
Driverless?
Mixed: some cars run with no one aboard, others carry a safety monitor. Tesla lists Miami as 'Ramping Unsupervised' and does not disclose how many cars run without a monitor; unsupervised rides were offered from the first day.

Employee-only rides

Riders are limited to company employees and their friends and family; members of the public cannot book these.

Zoox

Employees only

Employees plus family and friends since April 23, 2026 — not open to the public

App
Zoox app
Who can ride
Not open to the public. Zoox employees, their families and friends.
Service area
Edgewater and Beverly Terrace
Launched here
April 23, 2026, employee and friends-and-family rides began
Vehicle guide
Zoox robotaxi
Announced
April 23, 2026: A Miami waitlist for Zoox Explorers, its public early-rider program, "soon".

Other cities and towns covered in the Miami area

  • Miami Gardens Waymo
  • North Miami Beach Waymo
  • North Miami Waymo
  • Bal Harbour Waymo
  • Miami Shores Waymo
  • Miami Beach Waymo
  • Coral Gables Waymo
  • West Miami Waymo
  • South Miami Waymo

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in Miami?

Yes. Two operators take public riders in Miami: Waymo (open to the public; book in the Waymo app) and Tesla Robotaxi (open to the public; book in the Tesla Robotaxi app). Employee-only rides: Zoox (employees plus family and friends since April 23, 2026 — not open to the public).

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

Waymo: the Waymo app. Tesla Robotaxi: the Tesla Robotaxi app.

Are the robotaxis in Miami driverless?

Waymo: driverless, with no one in the driver’s seat. Tesla Robotaxi: a mix: some cars run with no one aboard, others carry a safety monitor.

When do robotaxis run in Miami?

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

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in Miami?

Waymo at Miami International (MIA): employees only, not open to the public. Waymo began employee rides at the airport in 2025.

Where do robotaxis operate in Miami?

Waymo: covering Biscayne Gardens, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, Design District and Wynwood. Other cities and towns with Waymo service: Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, North Miami, Bal Harbour, Miami Shores, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, West Miami and South Miami.

What's next for robotaxis in Miami?

Waymo (announced January 22, 2026): Public rides at Miami International Airport, "soon"; no date given. Zoox (announced April 23, 2026): A Miami waitlist for Zoox Explorers, its public early-rider program, "soon". These are announcements, not launch dates.

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 January 22, 2026
  4. Waymo blog April 15, 2026
  5. Waymo blog December 10, 2025
  6. Tesla: Robotaxi accessed September 26, 2026
  7. Tesla Support: Robotaxi support accessed September 26, 2026
  8. Tesla Q2 2026 Update (SEC Exhibit 99.1) accessed September 26, 2026
  9. Zoox Journal April 23, 2026

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