Waymo Robotaxis Now Serve San Antonio Airport

Getting to the airport without asking a friend for a ride or paying surge prices just got easier in San Antonio.

Waymo launched robotaxi service at San Antonio International Airport this week, making it the company's fourth major airport destination. The self-driving vehicles drop passengers at terminal curbsides and pick them up at the airport's designated rideshare area.

This marks the first Texas airport Waymo serves, even though the company already operates in four cities across the state: San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Houston. The expansion shows how quickly autonomous vehicles are moving from futuristic concept to practical transportation option.

Waymo has been perfecting airport service since it began pickups and dropoffs at Phoenix's Sky Harbor International a few years ago. More recently, it added San Francisco and San Jose airports to its network.

The company's growth numbers tell an impressive story. Waymo now operates in 10 cities and provides more than 500,000 paid rides every week. That's double the number from just one year ago.

San Antonio riders are clearly excited about the service. The waitlist has grown to tens of thousands of people since Waymo launched there in February. The company plans to open access to all public riders soon, following the same careful rollout approach it used in Dallas, Houston, and Orlando.

The Ripple Effect

This steady expansion represents more than just convenient rides. Waymo has shared data showing its robotaxis are already safer than human drivers at reducing serious crashes. That safety record matters as autonomous vehicles become more common on our roads.

The company plans to launch in around 20 new cities this year, including international destinations like Tokyo and London. Later this year, Waymo will introduce a new vehicle called Ojai, a van built by Zeekr that will expand the service even further.

Behind the scenes, teams of remote assistance staff in the U.S. and Philippines help the robotaxis handle tricky situations. Roadside assistance workers stand ready for the rare cases when vehicles need human help.

The technology keeps improving as Waymo learns from real-world experience. Each new city and airport teaches the company something new about serving passengers safely and reliably.

As autonomous vehicles become part of everyday transportation, travelers in San Antonio can now experience the future of getting to their flights.