Waymo Robotaxis Are Now Giving Rides To And From San Francisco International Airport
Waymo robotaxi SFO access finally approved. Rides now available to airport with strategic rollout amid safety scrutiny.
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Waymo Robotaxis Are Now Giving Rides To And From San Francisco International Airport
Waymo Robotaxi SFO Service Launches After Years of Hurdles Waymo robotaxis can now pick up and drop off passengers at San Francisco International Airport after years of regulatory negotiations. The Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle company began limited service to SFO this week, with full public access expected within months. Rides operate through the airport's Rental Car Center, connected via the free AirTrain system—a critical milestone for scaling robotaxi adoption in dense urban corridors where airport trips represent high-value, predictable routes. Credit: Getty Images This breakthrough arrives as Waymo aggressively expands its geographic footprint across six U.S. metro areas. Airport access has long been considered essential for autonomous vehicle economics, offering consistent demand patterns and premium fare opportunities. For San Francisco riders, the service eliminates parking fees and ride-hailing wait times while testing public trust in driverless technology during high-s…