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Which cities will Waymo launch in by December 31?

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Which cities will Waymo launch in by December 31?

Dec 31

Dec 31

$17,315 Vol.

Dec 31, 2026
Polymarket

$17,315 Vol.

Polymarket

Tampa, FL

$1,758 Vol.

78%

Las Vegas, NV

$1,831 Vol.

83%

Denver, CO

$803 Vol.

77%

Charlotte, NC

$75 Vol.

59%

Sacramento, CA

$878 Vol.

64%

San Diego, CA

$855 Vol.

53%

Philadelphia, PA

$0 Vol.

48%

Detroit, MI

$95 Vol.

43%

St. Louis, MO

$0 Vol.

40%

New York, NY

$485 Vol.

28%

Baltimore, MD

$569 Vol.

26%

Washington, DC

$1,126 Vol.

15%

London, UK

$421 Vol.

13%

Minneapolis, MN

$1,843 Vol.

11%

Portland, OR

$2,330 Vol.

11%

Boston, MA

$2,957 Vol.

10%

Seattle, WA

$300 Vol.

10%

Pittsburgh, PA

$104 Vol.

59%

New Orleans, LA

$121 Vol.

42%

Chicago, IL

$742 Vol.

44%

Tokyo, Japan

$20 Vol.

45%

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions. A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber). Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify. The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Waymo’s rapid 2026 expansion, fueled by $16 billion in fresh capital and a growing fleet of Ojai robotaxis equipped with its sixth-generation autonomous system, drives trader sentiment for launches by year-end. Recent CPUC approval cleared operations across 18 California counties, enabling Sacramento and San Diego additions alongside broader Bay Area and Los Angeles coverage. Driverless testing and employee rides have begun in Denver, Las Vegas, Tampa, and San Diego, with public access expected imminently following similar patterns in Houston and prior markets. Competitive pressure from slower rivals like Tesla and Zoox, combined with successful scaling in 11+ U.S. cities and mapping in places like Chicago, supports further rollouts, though regulatory reviews, weather constraints, and phased safety frameworks could delay some entries.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".

Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions.

A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber).

Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify.

The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$17,315
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 26, 2026, 4:43 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions. A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber). Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify. The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions. A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber). Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify. The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. Waymo’s rapid 2026 expansion, fueled by $16 billion in fresh capital and a growing fleet of Ojai robotaxis equipped with its sixth-generation autonomous system, drives trader sentiment for launches by year-end. Recent CPUC approval cleared operations across 18 California counties, enabling Sacramento and San Diego additions alongside broader Bay Area and Los Angeles coverage. Driverless testing and employee rides have begun in Denver, Las Vegas, Tampa, and San Diego, with public access expected imminently following similar patterns in Houston and prior markets. Competitive pressure from slower rivals like Tesla and Zoox, combined with successful scaling in 11+ U.S. cities and mapping in places like Chicago, supports further rollouts, though regulatory reviews, weather constraints, and phased safety frameworks could delay some entries.

This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No".

Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions.

A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber).

Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify.

The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$17,315
End Date
Dec 31, 2026
Market Opened
Jun 26, 2026, 4:43 PM ET

Resolver

0x65070BE91...
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Waymo begins offering its ride-hailing service to the general public within the listed city by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise this market will resolve to "No". Any taxi service available to the general public which operates without a human driver actively controlling the vehicle will count, regardless of membership or other financial restrictions. A qualifying launch requires the general public be able to hail a Waymo vehicle within the listed city \ through the Waymo One app or another official Waymo platform (such as a dedicated website or integrated partner app like Uber). Limited pilot programs, internal employee testing, or invite-only service will not qualify. The primary resolution source is official information from Waymo, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"Which cities will Waymo launch in by December 31?" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 21 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Las Vegas, NV" at 83%, followed by "Tampa, FL" at 78%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 83¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 83% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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