Driverless rides in Denver, Colorado
As of November 11, 2026, no driverless service is open to the public in Denver yet. Zoox is testing there. Waymo gives rides by invitation only. Waymo runs with no one in the driver’s seat.
Data updated · Last verified
Services in Denver
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Robotaxi | Limited access | Invite only | Waymo app (by invitation) | — | Paid | Unsupervised | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Zoox | Robotaxi | Testing | No public rides | — | — | No public service | — | Oct 29, 2026 |
How to ride here
Waymo
Get the Waymo app; Waymo is gradually adding riders here.
Waymo help: Service areas, Nov 4, 2026
Map and area
Waymo: Current operator map shows the service area. Use the app to check a specific trip. Approximate service area, about 58 sq mi (150 km²), traced by AVwhere from Waymo's map image, accurate to about 50 m. Not official boundary data.
Zoox: Zoox is running a small test fleet in Denver for a few months this winter to train its driving system in heavy rain and snow. The retrofitted vehicles, with steering wheels and pedals, are driven manually by trained operators for testing, mapping and validating software, and carry no passengers. Zoox says it has no plans to offer rides in Denver for now.
Latest updates
In the AVwhere Weekly film of Oct 30 to Nov 5: Waymo at 2:27
- Waymo becomes the Denver Broncos' official ride-hailing partner Waymo on X Officially verified
- Zoox brings a small test fleet to Denver for the winter, to train in rain and snow Westword
- Now serving 15 cities @Waymo on X Officially verified
- First public riders in Denver, San Diego and Tampa; Waymo now serves 14 cities Waymo blog Officially verified
- Fully autonomous driving begins in Las Vegas, with Denver, San Diego and Tampa to follow @Waymo on X Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Waymo: Invitation only. Riders are onboarded in stages. You may need to be invited or wait for access.
Zoox: No public rides. No passenger service is available to the public here.
How do I book?
Waymo: Waymo app (by invitation).
Zoox: No public booking channel listed.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Waymo: Rides run without a safety supervisor on board.
Zoox: AVwhere has not confirmed this.
Sources and limitations
- Waymo · support.google.com · Last verified Oct 11, 2026Map image is a reference. No georeferenced boundary download found in reviewed pages.Operator publishes a map image, no boundary data.
- Zoox · cbsnews.com · Service area: westword.com · Last verified Oct 29, 2026Added from Westword, Denverite and Zoox's statement to CBS Colorado (Oct 29, 2026); not yet in the coverage sheet. A winter test of a few months with safety drivers in retrofitted vehicles; no rides, and no test area or fleet size published.
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