What it sells
Autonomous driving.
Business model breakdown
Buyer: who owns the budget?
Riders pay per trip in the Waymo app; also booked via Uber app in Austin and Atlanta.
Trigger: what makes them buy now?
Rider wants a driverless, 24/7 ride; Waymo cites safety (over 10x fewer serious-injury crashes) and 20M+ rides served.
Workflow: what inputs become what output?
Business portal to set program parameters, manage members, generate event codes and track budget.
Economics: what it saves and how it charges
UnverifiedPer-ride fares from a company-owned robotaxi fleet plus partner demand via Uber; value claim is safety and 24/7 availability.
Distribution: how it reaches customers
Consumer app plus contact form for business programs.
Funding history and coverage
| Round date | Stage | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | — | $16B | — | news.google.com |
Profiles summarize public reporting and company websites. Business-model notes are MaxBC's reading of that material, not confirmed facts; unknowns are left blank rather than guessed. Updated 2026-10-12.