Waymo to Debut in Biggest Texas Cities After New York Setback

A Waymo vehicle in Austin.Photographer: Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman/Hearst/Getty Images

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo will start offering commercial robotaxi service in the three biggest cities in Texas, pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion plan after a recent setback in New York.

The rollout of rides with no safety driver will begin Tuesday in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio, Waymo said in a statement. Operations will be initially be limited to zones of between 25 and 60 square miles (65 to 155 square kilometers), depending on the city.