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Waymo expands operations and DoorDash partnership in cities

PUBLISHED Dec 2, 2025, 2:14 PM ET

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United States — Waymo expanded autonomous operations this week and launched a DoorDash delivery partnership in Phoenix. On Monday and Tuesday companies announced trunk-delivery for DashMart orders within Waymo’s 315-square-mile Phoenix service area. Waymo began test driving in St. Louis, Baltimore and Philadelphia ahead of public launches, with trained specialists initially behind wheels. The company has operated in Phoenix since 2017, offered autonomous public rides in 2020, and expanded robotaxi service in October 2023. A San Francisco collision with an unleashed dog occurred Sunday and is under review. Officials are monitoring developments closely. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2017: Waymo began operations in the East Valley (Phoenix area).
2020: Waymo introduced fully autonomous public rides.
October 2023: Waymo expanded robotaxi service in metro Phoenix.
This week: DoorDash and Waymo announced a DashMart trunk-delivery pilot in Phoenix.
Recent: A Waymo vehicle struck an unleashed dog in San Francisco; incident under review.

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Who Benefited

Customers seeking contactless delivery, DoorDash and Waymo benefit from expanded services, operational scale, promotional opportunities, and additional usage data for refining logistics and autonomous operations.

Who Impacted

Pedestrians, pet owners and community members may face heightened safety concerns and potential risks following vehicle-animal collisions and rapid expansion of autonomous operations in urban areas.

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Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
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Who Benefited

Who Impacted

Pedestrians, pet owners and community members may face heightened safety concerns and potential risks following vehicle-animal collisions and rapid expansion of autonomous operations in urban areas.