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Robotaxis in Austin

2 Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi running in Austin today. Here's who, which app to open, and what it costs.

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Excellent
Readiness Score
Airports:AUS

What you'd open to ride here

Waymothe Uber appTesla Robotaxiits own app

There's no single app for all of them. That's the whole reason this page exists.

WaymoRiding nowUber~$1.40/mi

Booked via Uber app.

Tesla RobotaxiRiding nowOwn app~245 sq mi~$0.81/mi

Entire Austin metro geofence; ~20 active cars.

Readiness score

How we score this
82
Excellent
Readiness Score

Two or more services compete here — that's what pushes it near the top.

Can you ride29/30
Maturity & scale26/30
Do you get a choice19/20
Where it's headed8/20

Questions people actually ask about Austin

Can I ride a robotaxi in Austin?

Yes. Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi are running in Austin right now.

Which app do I open to ride in Austin?

Waymo (the Uber app); Tesla Robotaxi (its own app). No one app shows them all, which is why each is listed here.

What does a robotaxi cost in Austin?

Roughly Waymo ~$1.40, Tesla Robotaxi ~$0.81. Tesla Robotaxi is the cheaper one per mile right now, though surge pricing and minimums move things around.

Is there a robotaxi at Austin's airport?

Airport trips (AUS) depend on each company's permits and change often. Check the app for live service to AUS before you count on it.

Hear it first for Austin

We'll email you when a service turns on or widens its area here. Nothing else.