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Waymo launches autonomous robotaxi service on Venice Beach

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Waymo launched its Ojai autonomous vehicle on Venice Beach, California, on May 27, 2026.
Waymo operates robotaxi service in 15 U.S. cities, opening in San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa.
Waymo has driven more than 300 million fully autonomous miles, CEO Sundar Pichai said.
Alphabet's Other Bets segment, including Waymo, generated $372 million revenue in Q3 2026, up 8% YoY.
Waymo closed a $5 billion term loan, its first debt financing, earlier this month.

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Waymo launched its Ojai autonomous vehicle on Venice Beach, California, on May 27, 2026.
Waymo operates robotaxi service in 15 U.S. cities, opening in San Antonio, San Diego, Tampa.
Waymo has driven more than 300 million fully autonomous miles, CEO Sundar Pichai said.
Alphabet's Other Bets segment, including Waymo, generated $372 million revenue in Q3 2026, up 8% YoY.
Waymo closed a $5 billion term loan, its first debt financing, earlier this month.