Waymo has officially expanded its robotaxi business into the corporate travel space. This week the company unveiled Waymo for Business, a program designed to provide organizations with access to its fully autonomous ride-hailing service in several U.S. cities.
A New Market for Autonomous Mobility
Until now, Waymo’s service has largely been focused on individual riders using its app—or in some cities, the Uber app—to hail driverless rides. But with the new program, companies, universities, and event organizers can create dedicated accounts that give employees and guests access to Waymo vehicles across San Francisco, Los Angeles, or Phoenix.
The service builds on Waymo’s growing customer base. The company says it completes more than one million trips every month, and nearly one in six riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix use Waymo to commute to work or school.
By targeting business travel, Waymo is formalizing what many riders were already doing informally—using its autonomous fleet for daily commutes.
Tools for Corporate Customers
Waymo for Business goes beyond simply offering rides. The program includes an enterprise portal where organizations can:
- Manage users and transportation budgets.
- Restrict rides to certain areas or set specific pickup and drop-off points.
- Track trip data through detailed reporting tools.
- Distribute customizable promo codes for events and visitors.
This gives companies greater control over how employees and guests use the service while making ride management more transparent and cost-effective.
Early Partnerships and Expansion Plans
One of Waymo’s first major clients is Carvana, the Phoenix-based online car retailer. The company praised the program, calling Waymo “a natural fit for business travel.” Feedback from pilot programs with employers, universities, and event organizers has also been positive, according to Waymo.
While the program is currently active in a handful of cities, Waymo plans to expand it as new markets come online. The company is preparing to launch in Washington, D.C., Miami, and Nashville by 2026. Access to major airports, including Phoenix Sky Harbor and San José Mineta, also positions Waymo as a serious competitor to Uber and Lyft in the lucrative business travel segment.
