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

By The Charge Port Team September 27, 2026

Public robotaxi services in San Antonio

Every operator taking public riders in San Antonio.

Waymo

Public riders

Public — resumed September 17, 2026 after a flood-related pause from April 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: 60 sq mi as of September 17, 2026, per Bloomberg at the February launch and TechCrunch at the September 17 restart
Covers: North Central, Dellview, Beacon Hill, Monte Vista, Alta Vista, Tobin Hill, Five Points, Government Hill, Arena District, Downtown, Southtown and King William
Airport: San Antonio International (SAT): yes. Pickups and drop-offs curbside at Departures for Terminals A and B; anyone who can ride in San Antonio can use it.
Launched here: February 24, 2026, by invitation

Other cities and towns covered in the San Antonio area

Alamo Heights Waymo
Terrell Hills Waymo
Olmos Park Waymo

Frequently asked questions

Can you ride a robotaxi in San Antonio?

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

Which app do you use to ride a robotaxi in San Antonio?

Waymo: the Waymo app.

Are the robotaxis in San Antonio driverless?

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

When do robotaxis run in San Antonio?

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

Can you take a robotaxi to the airport in San Antonio?

Waymo at San Antonio International (SAT): yes. Pickups and drop-offs curbside at Departures for Terminals A and B; anyone who can ride in San Antonio can use it.

Where do robotaxis operate in San Antonio?

Waymo: 60 sq mi as of September 17, 2026, per Bloomberg at the February launch and TechCrunch at the September 17 restart; covering North Central, Dellview, Beacon Hill, Monte Vista, Alta Vista, Tobin Hill, Five Points, Government Hill, Arena District, Downtown, Southtown and King William. Other cities and towns with Waymo service: Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills and Olmos Park.

Sources and method

Waymo Help Center: Service areas accessed September 26, 2026
Waymo Help Center: Fully autonomous rides FAQ accessed September 26, 2026
Waymo Help Center: Airport rides accessed September 26, 2026
Waymo blog February 24, 2026
Bloomberg (via Insurance Journal) February 24, 2026
TechCrunch September 17, 2026
KSAT September 17, 2026

This guide is built from the same dataset as the tracker and follows its sourcing rules. Read the tracker's sourcing and methodology.