Does New York City have self-driving cars?
Not for riders yet. Waymo has announced plans or started testing in New York City.
What self-driving services are coming to New York City?
Waymo (testing). None of these carries the public yet.
Self-driving rides in New York City
Not yet. No self-driving service carries riders in New York City, but Waymo has announced plans or begun testing.
| Service | Status | Vehicle | Book with | Airports | Riders since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Testing | Safety monitor on board | Waymo app | – | – |
Timeline for New York City
- Aug 2025
TestingWaymo
Up to 8 vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn; permit granted Aug 22; testing began immediately; extended through end of 2025; no permitting structure for driverless operation in NY. Source
Waymo in New York City
Testing. Vehicles are on the road without public riders. Book with: Waymo app.
Up to 8 vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn; permit granted Aug 22; testing began immediately; extended through end of 2025; no permitting structure for driverless operation in NY. Last reported 2025-08-22.
Uber and Lyft prices in New York City
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.