You might not have to drive your next car from Avis.

It might drive itself.

Avis Budget Group has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Waymo, a self-driving technology company owned by Google parent Alphabet Inc., to launch and scale a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Dallas.

According to the agreement, Avis Budget Group will serve as Waymo’s fleet operations partner in Dallas, delivering end-to-end services such as infrastructure, vehicle readiness, maintenance and depot operations.

Waymo will offer its ride-hailing service directly to the public through the Waymo app while maintaining responsibility for validation and performance of the Waymo Driver.

“We look forward to bringing our fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the people of Dallas next year, offering a new era of safe and seamless transportation,” Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said. “Working together with our fleet partner Avis, Waymo will offer more riders a stress-free way to get around.”

In a news release, Avis said initial testing is already underway in Dallas, with a public launch expected in 2026.

Avis said the partnership reflects the rental car company’s ambition to “grow beyond travel and actively shape the future of mobility,” and illustrates its ability to monetize its core strengths in large scale fleet management in a high-growth category at the forefront of technology.

“Our partnership with Waymo marks a pivotal milestone in our evolution,” CEO Brian Choi said, “from a rental car company to a leading provider of fleet management, infrastructure and operations to the broader mobility ecosystem. Together, we’re committed to making scaled autonomous mobility a reality for the people of Dallas, with plans to expand to additional cities in the near future.”