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Waymo has introduced a new offering called Waymo for Business, designed to let companies create corporate accounts for their employees and manage robotaxi travel at scale. The service gives employers tools to customize promo codes, monitor ride activity, and track transportation budgets, mirroring similar programs from traditional ride‑hailing firms. Waymo has piloted the program with a range of employers, universities and event organizers, receiving positive feedback—including praise from Carvana, which described the service as a natural fit for business travel. While fares remain consistent with regular Waymo rides, firms can choose to subsidize trips for their staff, leveraging the company’s electric‑vehicle fleet and safety‑focused technology. Lire la suite

Waymo announced a partnership with Lyft to bring a robotaxi service to Nashville, planning to test a fleet of all‑electric Jaguar I‑Pace vehicles before opening the service to the public. Lyft will handle fleet services through its Flexdrive subsidiary and invest in a dedicated autonomous‑vehicle facility. Riders will initially hail rides via the Waymo app, with future integration into the Lyft app. The arrangement mirrors Waymo’s earlier collaborations but differs from its Uber partnership, where customers must use the Uber app for robotaxi rides. Lire la suite

Ride‑hailing giant Uber and Chinese autonomous‑vehicle startup Momenta announced plans to launch robotaxi testing in Munich, Germany, beginning in 2026. The partnership will initially involve human safety operators on board while the vehicles operate in geo‑fenced zones, marking Momenta’s first‑ever deployment in Europe. Uber aims to expand the service to other markets, positioning the collaboration against competing AV initiatives from other ride‑hailing firms. Both companies will need to satisfy German regulators before commercial rollout. Lire la suite