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Waymo Partners with Moove to Outsource Fleet Operations in Phoenix and Expands to Miami

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A New Era for Waymo: Outsourcing Commercial Operations

Waymo, the leader in autonomous vehicle technology, has announced a significant partnership with Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to gig workers. The collaboration will see Moove handle fleet management operations for Waymo’s robotaxi service in Phoenix and, soon, Miami. This marks several firsts for both companies: it signals Waymo’s entry into Miami, and it’s the first time Moove will enter the U.S. market and work with autonomous vehicles.

Moove’s Global Reach Expands into the U.S. Market

Moove operates in various cities across Africa, the Middle East, India, and the U.K., and has raised over $400 million from backers like Mubadala Investment Company and BlackRock. In 2022, Moove scored $100 million in a round led by Uber. The partnership with Waymo signals that Moove is keen to expand its services beyond Uber and establish itself as a player in the autonomous vehicle market.

A Driver-as-a-Service Model: Waymo’s Vision

Waymo has been offering a commercial ride-hail service in Phoenix for years, and began offering its robotaxis on the Uber app there alongside Waymo’s native app, Waymo One, in October 2023. In early 2025, Waymo’s robotaxis will be exclusively available on the Uber app in Austin and Atlanta. Waymo co-CEO Tekendra Mawakana wrote in a recent LinkedIn post that as the company scales autonomous vehicle operations, it intends to create an ecosystem of industry partners, including ‘charging infrastructure partners; fleet maintenance partners; full-electric automotive partners like Jaguar Land Rover…’

Moove’s Fleet Management Expertise

Waymo will still operate Waymo One in Phoenix and Miami, but Moove will handle the day-to-day management of the robotaxis. This includes tasks such as vehicle maintenance, fueling, and dispatching drivers to pick up passengers. Moove’s expertise in fleet management will be crucial in ensuring that Waymo’s robotaxis are running smoothly and efficiently.

A New Era for Autonomous Vehicles

The partnership between Waymo and Moove marks a significant step forward for autonomous vehicles. As the technology continues to improve, we can expect to see more partnerships like this one emerge, with companies working together to create a seamless and efficient experience for passengers. With Moove’s expertise in fleet management and Waymo’s cutting-edge technology, this partnership is poised to revolutionize the way we think about transportation.

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Rebecca Bellan is a senior reporter at TechCrunch, covering transportation. She’s interested in all things micromobility, EVs, AVs, smart cities, AI, sustainability and more. Previously, she covered social media for Forbes.com, and her work has appeared in Bloomberg CityLab, The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Mother Jones, i-D (Vice) and more.

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