Autonomous Robotaxis Now Operating at Major U.S. Airports

Waymo and other autonomous vehicle operators are launching driverless ride services at America's busiest airports, marking a major shift in ground transportation. The robotaxi company has begun offering fully autonomous passenger pickup and dropoff at San Francisco, San Jose, Phoenix Sky Harbor, and San Antonio international airports, with approval recently granted for Las Vegas's Harry Reid International. Service at SFO launched on January 29, 2026, initially through a limited rider program with phased expansion planned. Meanwhile, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey tested autonomous shuttle buses from three separate operators—Oceaneering, Ohmio, and Glydways—at Newark Liberty International Airport in spring 2026, evaluating zero-emission vehicles for future connections to an AirTrain system launching in 2030.