Alphabet's Waymo to Launch Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Madrid

10:11 AM EDT, 10/20/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Alphabet's (GOOG) Waymo is rolling out its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Madrid, its first launch in the country, the company said Tuesday. Waymo said it expects its first riders in 2027. Electric Jaguar I-PACE vehicles will start appearing on Madrid streets in the coming days, starting with trained specialists driving during the validation period as Waymo Driver adapts to the city's roads and traffic patterns, according to a statement. Price: 339.65, Change: -0.51, Percent Change: -0.15