Waymo Introduces Corporate Robotaxi Service for Business Travellers
Alphabet-owned Waymo launched Waymo for Business on Wednesday, introducing a corporate programme that allows companies to set up accounts for employees to hail its robotaxis. This new service is available in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Austin, and Atlanta.
The initiative targets recurring corporate travel, providing employers with controls over how, when, and where staff use autonomous rides. Waymo aims to broaden the commercial uses for its driverless fleet through this offering.
The company reported completing over 1 million rides each month. Additionally, nearly one in six local riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix utilise the service for their daily commutes.
Waymo has increased its service in recent months, expanding paid, driverless rides to Atlanta and extending coverage in Austin. An admin portal allows organisations to manage users, create promo codes, and pull reports to track ride activity and budgets.
Early customers of the corporate programme include Carvana, an online used-car seller based in Phoenix. The Mountain View, California-based company stated that the business product remains in its early stages and will acquire more features over time to support organisations of varying sizes.
Waymo has prioritised airport access to attract frequent business travellers. The service already operates at Phoenix Sky Harbor and secured approval this month to operate at San José Mineta International Airport. San Francisco International Airport has granted a testing permit in anticipation of potential commercial service.
Waymo launched its Waymo for Business corporate robotaxi programme on Wednesday.
The service is available in Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Francisco, Austin, and Atlanta.
An admin portal enables organisations to manage users, create promo codes, and track ride activity and budgets.
Source: REUTERS
