Waymo autonomous rides now open to public in Dallas as waitlist ends

Starting today, Waymo has opened its fully autonomous ride-hailing service to all riders in Dallas, eliminating the waitlist that had been in place since the North Texas launch earlier this year. Waymo removes Dallas waitlistAnyone can download the Waymo app and request a driverless ride within the company's Dallas service area as Waymo says nearly 150,000 people rode in its autonomous vehicles during the invitation-only phase. Dallas airport and freeway ridesThe expansion also opens the service to visitors traveling to Dallas, though airport trips are not yet available. Waymo said it is continuing to test fully autonomous operations at Dallas Love Field and expects to begin serving airport travelers in the future. The company also plans to begin testing on Dallas-area freeways, which it described as the final step before allowing public rides on those routes. Where you can take a WaymoChris Justl, CEO of Epilepsy Foundation Texas, said autonomous vehicles provide greater independence