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

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Public robotaxi services in Phoenix

Every operator taking public riders in Phoenix.

Waymo

Public riders

Public

App
Waymo app
Who can ride
Open to the public. Riders 18 and older, plus teen accounts linked to a parent or guardian account.
Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Driverless?
Driverless: no one in the driver’s seat
Service area
Phoenix, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, Biltmore Area, Encanto Village and San Tan Ranch
Freeways
On some trips. Freeway trips returned in Phoenix on July 29, 2026, including freeway routing to Sky Harbor, after a pause that began in late May. Waymo's Help Center says freeway access is currently limited, so not all riders can take freeway trips yet.
Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX): yes. Terminals 3 and 4: Level 1, outer curb, South Door 8 near arrivals. Also the PHX Sky Train rideshare areas at the 24th Street and 44th Street stations.
Launched here
October 8, 2020, fully driverless service opened to the general public

Here, but not carrying riders yet

Other cities and towns covered in the Phoenix area

  • Scottsdale Waymo
  • Tempe Waymo
  • Mesa Waymo
  • Gilbert Waymo
  • Chandler Waymo
  • Paradise Valley Waymo

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in Phoenix?

Yes. One operator takes public riders in Phoenix: Waymo (open to the public; book in the Waymo app). Not carrying riders there yet: Tesla Robotaxi (preparations underway per Tesla's Q2 2026 disclosure — not yet carrying riders) and Zoox (testing).

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

Waymo: the Waymo app.

Are the robotaxis in Phoenix driverless?

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

When do robotaxis run in Phoenix?

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

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in Phoenix?

Waymo at Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX): yes. Terminals 3 and 4: Level 1, outer curb, South Door 8 near arrivals. Also the PHX Sky Train rideshare areas at the 24th Street and 44th Street stations.

Do robotaxis in Phoenix use freeways?

Waymo: on some trips. Freeway trips returned in Phoenix on July 29, 2026, including freeway routing to Sky Harbor, after a pause that began in late May. Waymo's Help Center says freeway access is currently limited, so not all riders can take freeway trips yet.

Where do robotaxis operate in Phoenix?

Waymo: covering Phoenix, Kierland, McCormick Ranch, Biltmore Area, Encanto Village and San Tan Ranch. Other cities and towns with Waymo service: Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler and Paradise Valley.

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: FAQ accessed September 26, 2026
  4. Waymo Help Center: Airport rides accessed September 26, 2026
  5. Waymo Help Center: Freeway rides accessed September 26, 2026
  6. Waymo blog November 12, 2025
  7. TechCrunch July 29, 2026
  8. Waymo blog October 8, 2020

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