Waymo plans to bring its fully autonomous rideshare service to Dallas next year, the company announced Tuesday. Why it matters: North Texas has been an early proving ground for autonomous technology.

Google/Alphabet's autonomous driving unit Waymo has unveiled plans to introduce a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas, Texas, US, by 2026, with preliminary testing already in progress. Waymo has selected mobility solutions provider Avis Budget Group as its fleet operations partner in the city.

Alphabet-owned Waymo is teaming up with Avis to launch self-driving robotaxis in Dallas by 2026. Here’s what it means for Texas riders.