Does Houston have self-driving cars?
Yes. Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi carry riders in Houston.
Which app do I use for a self-driving ride in Houston?
Waymo: Waymo app. Tesla Robotaxi: Tesla Robotaxi app.
Self-driving rides in Houston
Yes: Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi carry riders in Houston.
| Service | Status | Vehicle | Book with | Airports | Riders since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Open to all | No one in the driver seat | Waymo app | – | Aug 2026 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | Open to all | No one in the driver seat | Tesla Robotaxi app | – | Apr 2026 |
Timeline for Houston
- May 2026
AccessWaymo
Houston expansion to include EaDo, Texas Medical Center, NE Houston; tens of thousands of riders already on service. Source
- Apr 2026
LaunchTesla Robotaxi
Fully unsupervised launch; ~12-15 sq mi geofence focused on Northwest region covering Jersey Village and Willowbrook areas. Source
- Feb 2026
LaunchWaymo
Commercial launch within the I-610 loop, including Downtown, Midtown, and Montrose (approx. 25 sq miles). Source
- Dec 2025
DriverlessWaymo
https://x.com/Waymo/status/1996595348207231085?s=20.
- Nov 2025
AnnouncedWaymo
Waymo makes a sneaky Houston announcement as a part of a blog post to say they will be launching service in Orlando next year. Source
- May 2025
TestingWaymo
Waymo service testing in Houston. Source
Waymo in Houston
Open to all. Anyone can download the app and ride. Book with: Waymo app.
Waymo's blog, Help Center and FAQ say open to all since 2026-08-20, but its where-you-can-go page still says riders are being added gradually.
Tesla Robotaxi in Houston
Open to all. Anyone can download the app and ride. Book with: Tesla Robotaxi app.
About 25 sq mi bounded by US-290 and SH-249; centre is inferred from those roads and is rough. Tesla runs unsupervised cars mixed with monitored ones and does not disclose the split.
Uber and Lyft prices in Houston
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.