Yes: Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi carry riders in Austin. Zoox is testing or announced.
| Service | Status | Vehicle | Book with | Airports | Riders since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Open to all | No one in the driver seat | Uber app | – | Mar 2025 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | Open to all | No one in the driver seat | Tesla Robotaxi app | – | Jun 2025 |
| Zoox | Announced | No one in the driver seat | Zoox app | – | – |
AccessWaymo
Austin service area expansion in coming weeks; part of 1400+ sq mi total coverage. Source
DriverlessTesla Robotaxi
10 unsupervised Model Ys confirmed in fleet. Source
AccessTesla Robotaxi
Minimum rider age lowered from 13 to 8 (with adult). Source
TestingZoox
Purpose-built robotaxi testing begins. Source
AnnouncedZoox
Initial service limited to employees and family/friends before opening to waitlist. Article mentions Miami as well but Austin extracted per multi-city rules. Source
VehiclesTesla Robotaxi
First production Cybercab (no steering wheel) rolls off the line at Giga Texas; fleet now includes both Model Y and Cybercab units. Source
VehiclesTesla Robotaxi
First production Cybercab rolls off line at Giga Texas. Source
DriverlessTesla Robotaxi
Tesla officially removes safety monitors from a limited number of Robotaxis in Austin, transitioning to unsupervised operations. Source
Area changeWaymo
Waymo expands Austin service area according to a Waymo employee on X. Source
Area changeTesla Robotaxi
Tesla geometry updated in Austin. Source
DriverlessTesla Robotaxi
Supervision level update. Source
Area changeTesla Robotaxi
Service area boundary update. Source
AnnouncedTesla Robotaxi
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation granted Tesla Robotaxi LLC a permit valid until August 6, 2026 to operate as a transportation network company statewide. Pilot program operating in Austin since June 22, 2025 with select group of influencers and analysts. Service to open to general public next month per Elon Musk. Source
Area changeTesla Robotaxi
Service area boundary update. Source
Area changeWaymo
Service area boundary update. Source
Area changeTesla Robotaxi
Service area boundary update. Source
LaunchTesla Robotaxi
Tesla Austin service. Source
LaunchWaymo
Waymo Austin service. Source
TestingZoox
Zoox service testing in Austin. Source
Open to all. Anyone can download the app and ride. Book with: Uber app.
Bookable only through the Uber app with no guaranteed match; one tracker reports freeway trips on select rides since late September 2026, unconfirmed.
Open to all. Anyone can download the app and ride. Book with: Tesla Robotaxi app.
Invite-only launch 2025-06 (Wikipedia dates full public service to 2025-11); area reported as 246 to 264 sq mi. Tesla runs unsupervised cars mixed with monitored ones and does not disclose the split.
Announced. A launch has been announced but riders cannot book yet. Book with: Zoox app.
Zoox's page invites people to join a waitlist; a tracker says rides are so far limited to employees, family and friends.
Uber and Lyft prices in Austin
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.
Yes. Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi carry riders in Austin.
Waymo: Uber app. Tesla Robotaxi: Tesla Robotaxi app.
Zoox (announced). None of these carries the public yet.