San Diego robotaxi service
Check robotaxi operators, rider access, fares and private-owner enrollment in San Diego.
Operators in San Diego
| City | Operator | Service status | Since | Vehicle | Onboard monitor | Owner enrollment | Verified | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | Waymo | Public · paid | Sep 1, 2026 | Ojai | No | Unknown | Nov 14, 2026 | Waymo opens access in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa |
| San Diego | Zoox | Testing | Unknown | Retrofitted test vehicle | Unknown | No | Nov 14, 2026 | Third-quarter 2026 results and Zoox operations |
Local service notes
Waymo opened rides to the public in stages, then removed the invitation requirement in October 2026. Zoox separately announced local tests with modified vehicles. Someone who sees a Zoox test car and someone who books a Waymo in San Diego are observing different stages of service.
Rider access and fares
| Service | Area and booking access | Fare evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Waymo · San Diego | The invitation requirement was removed in October. Check the app for the trip boundary. | Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified. |
| Zoox · San Diego | Zoox identified San Diego for mapping and tests. Amazon confirmed testing had started in its quarterly results. | Testing. No public fare verified. |
What this means for earning money here
Paid passenger service is recorded for Waymo. A rider fare can help price a trip, while the owner’s receipts depend on how the fare is settled. The reviewed local records do not establish an open enrollment program for a privately owned car.
For San Diego, reserve the hours needed for personal trips, then vary paid utilization and the owner share. Enter the electricity tariff and insurance quote that apply to the vehicle. Unknown fares and uncontracted shares remain scenario assumptions.
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