US EditionWaymo will start offering rides to San Francisco airport
Waymo began limited robotaxi rides at SFO's Rental Car Center, initially for select riders, with plans to expand access gradually over months, covering 260 sq mi in the Bay Area.
- Thursday, January 29, 2026, Waymo began offering robotaxi rides to select passengers at San Francisco International Airport, with pickups and drop-offs limited to the SFO Rental Car Center accessible via AirTrain.
- After years of negotiation, Waymo secured a Testing and Operations Pilot permit at San Francisco International Airport following a 2023 failed mapping attempt, completing early phases with drivers and airport staff.
- Waymo's regional footprint, covering more than 260 square miles, includes service at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and San Jose Mineta International Airport, where airports represent 20 percent of ridehail trips.
- SFO spokesperson Doug Yakel said isolating Waymo at the rental car lot keeps robotaxis away from busy terminals and allows monitoring for pilot adjustments, while Mayor Daniel Lurie called the service safe and reliable.
- With major events approaching, Waymo faces NHTSA investigations and scrutiny over the January 23 incident, which could influence trust ahead of Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup.
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Clear Skies and Autonomous Waymo Rides at SFO - CleanTechnica
Time to fly! Starting yesterday, Bay Area travelers can catch their next flight at San Francisco International Airport via convenient and fully autonomous Waymo rides. We’ll start by offering SFO access to a select number of riders and will gradually welcome all riders over the coming months. Initially, pickups and ... [continued] The post Clear Skies and Autonomous Waymo Rides at SFO appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Waymo launches service at SFO
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Waymo began officially offering self-driving car rides at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday. The service currently allows for passenger drop-offs and pick-ups at the airport's rental car center. The company received authorization to operate at the airport in September and has spent several months mapping routes and preparing for freeway traffic. Passengers using the service must take the AirTrain to travel b…
Waymo begins limited robotaxi service to and from SFO
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company, began offering robotaxi rides to and from San Francisco International Airport, expanding its growing footprint across the Bay Area. The service, however, is currently available only to a select group of riders.
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