Driverless rides in Tampa, Florida
As of November 11, 2026, two services give rides to the public in Tampa: Waymo, booked in the Waymo app, and Tesla Robotaxi, booked in the Tesla Robotaxi app. Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi run with no one in the driver’s seat.
Data updated
Services in Tampa
| Operator | Service | Status | Who can ride | How to book | Hours | Fares | Driver | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waymo | Robotaxi | Public | Open to public | Waymo app | — | Paid | Unsupervised | Partly checked Oct 14, 2026 |
| Tesla Robotaxi | Robotaxi | Public | Open to public | Tesla Robotaxi app | 6:00 am to 2:00 am, 7 days a week | Paid, intro pricing | Unsupervised | Partly checked Nov 9, 2026 |
How to ride here
Waymo
support.google.com, Oct 11, 2026
Tesla Robotaxi
Request a ride in the Tesla Robotaxi app.
Tesla support: Robotaxi, Oct 11, 2026
Map and area
Waymo: Current operator map shows the service area. Use the app to check a specific trip. Approximate service area, about 45 sq mi (116 km²), traced by AVwhere from Waymo's map image, accurate to about 50 m. Not official boundary data.
Tesla Robotaxi: Limited area displayed in Robotaxi app. The public FAQ gives no georeferenced boundary. Approximate service area, about 24 sq mi (61 km²), traced by AVwhere from a Tesla Robotaxi app screenshot, accurate to about 50 m. Not official boundary data.
Latest updates
- Tesla Robotaxi hours now run 6 am to 2 am Tesla Robotaxi on X Officially verified
- Musk says Tesla Robotaxi will reach the beaches in Miami and Tampa "soon" (not announced by Tesla) Tech Insider
- Tesla launches a Robotaxi safety report: 3.1 million autonomous miles, with Jacksonville and San Antonio coming soon Tesla Robotaxi safety report Officially verified
- Rider: Tampa Robotaxi hours now 6 am to midnight (not confirmed by Tesla) @TampaTerpy on X
- Waymo opens to everyone in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa @Waymo on X Officially verified
- Tesla Robotaxi hours move to 6 am to 11 pm Tesla Robotaxi on X Officially verified
- 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
- Robotaxi now runs 6 am to 10 pm, seven days a week @robotaxi on X Officially verified
- Robotaxi now in Tampa and Orlando @robotaxi on X Officially verified
Questions
Can I ride today?
Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi: Yes. Anyone can ride.
How do I book?
Waymo: Waymo app.
Tesla Robotaxi: Tesla Robotaxi app.
Is anyone in the driver’s seat?
Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi: Rides run without a safety supervisor on board.
Sources and limitations
- Waymo · support.google.com · Partly checked Oct 14, 2026Map image is a reference. No georeferenced boundary download found in reviewed pages.Operator publishes a map image, no boundary data.
- Tesla Robotaxi · tesla.com · Partly checked Nov 9, 2026App-only coverage within the area shown in the Robotaxi app. Open to anyone who signs up in the app.Service area shown only in the operator app.
Nearby
- Orlando Waymo, Tesla Robotaxi and MOIA · 2 open to the public
- Jacksonville Tesla Robotaxi · not open to the public yet
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