Waymo, the Alphabet-owned self-driving vehicle technology company, has unveiled “Waymo for Business,” a new service designed to cater to corporate clients. This initiative enables businesses to offer their employees access to Waymo’s autonomous robotaxi services in cities such as Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Companies can choose to subsidize employee rides or purchase bulk promo codes for distribution to employees, clients, or customers. Importantly, the cost of rides remains consistent with Waymo’s standard pricing structure.
Carvana, a prominent Phoenix-based online used car marketplace, has already signed on as one of Waymo’s initial corporate partners. While individual commuters have been utilizing Waymo’s robotaxis for some time, this marks the company’s first structured commercial approach targeting businesses and organizations. This expansion builds on existing usage data, which indicates that a significant portion of Waymo’s ridership in key markets already uses the service for commuting purposes.
The user experience remains largely unchanged for employees of participating companies. They continue to utilize the Waymo One app (or the Uber app in select cities) to hail rides. However, Waymo for Business introduces a dedicated business portal, offering companies enhanced control over their ride programs. This portal allows organizations to define service areas, specify pickup and drop-off locations, monitor ride activity, and manage their budgets effectively.
Waymo’s expansion plans for Waymo for Business include extending the service to additional cities, such as Washington D.C. and Miami, upon the launch of their commercial operations in those areas. This strategic move underscores Waymo’s aggressive growth strategy. Over the past year and a half, Waymo has significantly expanded its autonomous vehicle service footprint across major US cities, establishing itself as a leading robotaxi provider. Further expansions are projected for 2026. Beyond geographical expansion, Waymo has also implemented initiatives like airport access and partnerships with public transit to broaden its appeal and compete effectively with traditional ride-hailing services.
