Waymo expands to Miami highways and drops wait-list. Here’s what to know

Self-driving Waymo vehicles are now traveling on South Florida highways for the first time, and the company has dropped its waiting list so anyone can hail a ride. The expansion marks a major change for the robo ride-share service, which had been restricted to city streets since launching earlier this year.

FULL STORY: Self-driving Waymo cars hit the highway in Miami, and anyone can now ride

Here are key takeaways:

• Highway access: As of Wednesday, Waymo cars are traveling on I-95, the Airport Expressway, State Road 836, I-395 and other highways within service boundaries. The driverless vehicles will travel at the posted speed limit and can be in any lane.

• No more wait list: Waymo opened its service to all customers in Miami-Dade County. Over the past three months, more than 100,000 Miami riders had gained access via the wait list.

• Faster trips expected: Before highway access, a March ride from near Miami International Airport to Brickell that normally takes about 25 minutes took nearly an hour on city streets. Riders can opt into highway travel in the app.

• Service limits: Waymo’s zone does not include Miami International Airport. Boundaries extend north to just above Northwest 46th Street, west to the Palmetto Expressway, north to Bal Harbour near Miami Beach and south to Dadeland in Kendall.

• What’s next: Miami is in line for a pilot program between Waymo and Waze, where data from Waymo rides will help verify potholes and other road issues for Waze users.

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM.