“Waymo is nearly doubling its Houston service area to 50 square miles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why it matters: The expansion strategically includes NRG Stadium and East Downtown, positioning Waymo to serve World Cup crowds heading to matches and fan events — all starting just a month from now.

State of play: Waymo’s current Houston service area spans roughly 25 square miles around downtown, Montrose, the Heights, Rice Military and nearby neighborhoods.

• Riders will soon be able to access additional areas, including EaDo, the Texas Medical Center and northeast Houston.
• Waymo tells Axios the expansion will roll out in the coming weeks.”

From Axios.