Self-driving rides in Boston

Not yet. No self-driving service carries riders in Boston, but Waymo has announced plans or begun testing.

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Timeline for Boston

  1. Feb 2026

    AnnouncedWaymo

    Waymo returns to Boston to validate 6th-gen Driver in snow and narrow streets while engaging with state officials on legalization. Source

  2. Feb 2026

    TestingWaymo

    Waymo returns to Boston to begin manual mapping and sensor validation for the 6th-gen Driver in wintry conditions. Source

  3. May 2025

    TestingWaymo

    Waymo service testing in Boston. Source

Waymo in Boston

Testing. Vehicles are on the road without public riders. Book with: Waymo app.

Waymo returns to Boston to begin manual mapping and sensor validation for the 6th-gen Driver in wintry conditions. Last reported 2026-02-05.

Uber and Lyft prices in Boston

We check this page as often as we can, and it can still fall behind. . Area data: Robotaxi Tracker (CC BY 4.0) and AV Map.

Common questions

Does Boston have self-driving cars?

Not for riders yet. Waymo has announced plans or started testing in Boston.

What self-driving services are coming to Boston?

Waymo (testing). None of these carries the public yet.

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