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Waymo vs May Mobility

Compare Waymo and May Mobility on service areas, vehicles, rider fares and private-car access.

How the operators compare

Both operators have records in Atlanta. Compare access at the same time and for the same pickup and destination.

Operator comparison
FieldWaymoMay Mobility
Parent companyAlphabetUnknown
Vehicle platformsJaguar I-PACE, OjaiToyota Sienna
Company-wide owner accessUnknownUnknown
Cities covered in this datasetAustin, San Francisco, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Denver, San Diego, Tampa, Houston, Munich, AtlantaAtlanta
Service descriptionWaymo sells trips in a defined service area. Riders use its app in most markets and Uber in Austin and Atlanta. The map for each market shows where a rider can request a trip.May Mobility supplies autonomous vehicles for rides arranged through Lyft in Midtown Atlanta. Its Atlanta page describes standby operators aboard the vehicles and how matching works for riders.

City-level evidence

Deployment evidence
CityOperatorService statusSinceVehicleOnboard monitorOwner enrollmentVerifiedEvidence
AtlantaMay MobilityPublic · paidSep 10, 2025Toyota SiennaYesUnknownNov 14, 2026Riding with May Mobility in Midtown Atlanta
AtlantaWaymoPublic · paidUnknownUnknownNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Rider FAQ, vehicles and pricing
AustinWaymoPublic · paidMar 4, 2025Jaguar I-PACENoUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo rides open to Uber customers in Austin
DenverWaymoPublic · paidSep 1, 2026OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026First public riders in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
HoustonWaymoPublic · paidFeb 24, 2026UnknownNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo opens paid service in four new cities
Las VegasWaymoPublic · paidSep 14, 2026OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo adds Las Vegas airport trips
Los AngelesWaymoPublic · paidUnknownJaguar I-PACE and OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Where you can go
MunichWaymoAnnouncedAug 25, 2026UnknownUnknownUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo’s plans for Munich
PhoenixWaymoPublic · paidUnknownJaguar I-PACE and OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Where you can go
San DiegoWaymoPublic · paidSep 1, 2026OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo opens access in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa
San FranciscoWaymoPublic · paidUnknownJaguar I-PACE and OjaiNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Where you can go
TampaWaymoPublic · paidSep 1, 2026UnknownNoUnknownNov 14, 2026Waymo opens access in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa

Fare and service-area notes

Where riders can book and what is known about fares
ServiceArea and booking accessFare evidence
Waymo · AustinUber matches eligible requests in the Austin service area.The initial Waymo match carried the price of the requested Uber product.
Waymo · San FranciscoService extends along the peninsula from San Francisco toward San Jose. Check both addresses in the app.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · PhoenixThe service area includes downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and portions of the East Valley.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · Las VegasWaymo admits riders gradually. Its Las Vegas service includes Harry Reid International Airport.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · Los AngelesWaymo describes service from Santa Monica to Echo Park. Use the current map to check a specific trip.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · DenverRider access is being expanded gradually. The Waymo app determines eligibility for an individual account.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · San DiegoThe 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.
Waymo · TampaWaymo removed its Tampa invitation requirement in October. Current eligible stops appear in the app.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · HoustonWaymo lists Houston among its rider markets. The local service map describes gradual access.Waymo quotes the trip before booking. No citywide average fare per paid mile verified.
Waymo · MunichWaymo announced mapping and supervised testing ahead of a targeted commercial launch late in 2027.Announced market. No public fare verified.
Waymo · AtlantaUber can match eligible Atlanta riders with a Waymo in the operating area.Check the eligible Uber product’s quote.
May Mobility · AtlantaLyft matches some Midtown-area requests with a May Mobility vehicle carrying a standby operator.Riders request a standard or Wait & Save Lyft fare.

What this means for earning money here

Paid passenger service is recorded for Waymo, May Mobility. 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 Atlanta, 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.

Model owner earnings

Sources

  1. Riding with May Mobility in Midtown Atlanta
  2. Waymo rider locations and booking partners
  3. Waymo rides open to Uber customers in Austin
  4. Where you can go
  5. Waymo adds Las Vegas airport trips
  6. First public riders in Denver, San Diego and Tampa
  7. Waymo opens access in San Antonio, San Diego and Tampa
  8. Waymo opens paid service in four new cities
  9. Waymo’s plans for Munich
  10. Rider FAQ, vehicles and pricing
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