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

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Public robotaxi services in Nashville

Every operator taking public riders in Nashville.

Waymo

Public riders

Waymo app and Lyft app, open to everyone

Apps
Waymo app and Lyft app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Riders 18 and older; since September 22, 2026, also teen accounts linked to a parent or guardian account. Since September 9, 2026, riders can also be matched with a Waymo on the Lyft app when requesting Standard, Priority Pickup, Wait & Save or Extra Comfort inside the service area, at no extra cost; Lyft riders can decline an autonomous ride or opt out.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
50 sq mi as of September 22, 2026, per Waymo
Covers
Maplewood Heights, Inglewood, North Nashville, Germantown, Historic Edgefield, Downtown, Midtown, Music Row, South Nashville, Broadway, 12 South and East Nashville
Airport
Nashville International (BNA): testing only, not open to riders. Waymo is testing at the airport and hopes to serve travelers there in the near future.
Launched here
April 7, 2026, by invitation; open to everyone since June 25, 2026; on the Lyft app since September 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in Nashville?

Yes. One operator takes public riders in Nashville: Waymo (open to the public; book in the Waymo app or Lyft app).

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

Waymo: the Waymo app or Lyft app.

Are the robotaxis in Nashville driverless?

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

When do robotaxis run in Nashville?

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

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in Nashville?

Waymo at Nashville International (BNA): testing only, not open to riders. Waymo is testing at the airport and hopes to serve travelers there in the near future.

Where do robotaxis operate in Nashville?

Waymo: 50 sq mi as of September 22, 2026, per Waymo; covering Maplewood Heights, Inglewood, North Nashville, Germantown, Historic Edgefield, Downtown, Midtown, Music Row, South Nashville, Broadway, 12 South and East Nashville.

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 April 7, 2026
  4. Waymo blog (short) June 25, 2026
  5. Waymo blog (short) September 22, 2026
  6. Lyft September 17, 2025
  7. Lyft: Waymo Rides Now Available on the Lyft App in Nashville September 9, 2026

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