Waymo has launched its autonomous robotaxi service in Nashville, Tennessee, expanding the company's commercial operations to 11 cities across the United States. The deployment marks another milestone in Waymo's ongoing expansion of self-driving vehicle services.

The Nashville launch includes a partnership with ride-hailing platform Lyft, allowing customers to request Waymo's autonomous vehicles through multiple booking methods. This partnership model has been utilized by Waymo in other markets as it scales its robotaxi operations.

Waymo's commercial robotaxi service has been gradually expanding across major metropolitan areas as the company continues testing and refining its autonomous driving technology. The addition of Nashville represents the company's continued push to establish a broader presence in the emerging autonomous vehicle market.

The expansion comes as several companies are working to deploy self-driving vehicles for commercial passenger service, with Waymo among the leaders in obtaining regulatory approval and launching public operations in multiple cities.