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Moove and Waymo Revolutionize Urban Mobility

In a significant stride towards innovative transportation, Moove, a leader in mobility solutions, has formed a historic partnership with Waymo, an authority in autonomous driving technology. This collaboration marks the first commercial partnership within the Waymo One app. The duo is set to redefine urban transport and enhance passenger safety while ensuring efficient and seamless mobility experiences.

The terms of this agreement specify that Moove will oversee the operational aspects of Waymo’s fully autonomous fleet, commencing with services in Phoenix in 2025 and extending to Miami in 2026. Moove is tasked with maintaining fleet operations, facility management, and charging infrastructure, ensuring the smooth functioning of Waymo’s all-electric autonomous vehicles. While Moove manages the fleet, Waymo will continue to provide rides through its Waymo One app and maintain responsibility for the validation and operation of its innovative Waymo Driver technology.

Ryan McNamara, Vice President of Operations at Waymo, expressed enthusiasm about joining forces with Moove. He indicated that the partnership will combine Moove's expertise in fleet management with Waymo's leading-edge autonomous services. This collaboration promises to deliver safer and more efficient urban transport, allowing both companies to scale faster and more economically, with a firm focus on safety.

In the face of challenges inherent in the urban mobility landscape, this partnership also demonstrates Moove's commitment to its existing customer base in emerging markets. The innovative Drive-to-Own (DTO) model, designed to democratize vehicle ownership for underserved mobility entrepreneurs, will remain a cornerstone of Moove's services.

Addressing inefficiencies and safety issues in traditional mobility systems is crucial, particularly as road traffic accidents are cited as a major cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. The integration of shared autonomous vehicle (AV) solutions provides an essential opportunity to tackle urban congestion, enhance safety, and build more sustainable cities. Moove’s extensive experience in fleet management will enable Waymo to prioritize advancing its proprietary technology, ensuring that users receive safe, reliable, and eco-friendly rides.

Ladi Delano, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Moove, mentioned that the ride-hailing industry has radically transformed urban transport over the last decade and a half. By teaming up with Waymo, Moove is poised to facilitate another major evolution in urban mobility. Delano emphasized that the partnership was about operational excellence and the commitment to innovating urban transportation solutions, asserting that mobility is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor.

Moove’s steps into the U.S. market encapsulate a broader strategy: to develop the largest fleet and cutting-edge technologies that fuel robust mobility platforms. A notable aspect of Moove's growth has been its relationship with Uber, which significantly contributed to the company’s Series B funding in 2024. Thanks to these efforts, Moove has expanded its footprint across 12 countries, impacting over 30,000 mobility entrepreneurs and facilitating more than 50 million completed trips in Moove-financed automobiles.

As it continues to innovate and redefine the future of mobility, Moove is also creating job opportunities and fostering accessible transport solutions across various global regions. This push aligns with Moove's foundational promise to alter the mobility landscape for good. In less than four years, Moove has achieved unprecedented milestones, raising over $500 million through equity and debt from top investors, positioning itself as a transformative force in the future of urban mobility.

Through this partnership with Waymo, both companies aim to pioneer a safer, more efficient, and accessible landscape for urban transportation, creating sustainable jobs and opportunities in the ever-evolving mobility sector.

About Moove
Moove is on a mission to cultivate the largest and most advanced fleet technologies that can empower diverse mobility platforms worldwide. With proven success in democratizing vehicle access via the revolutionary Drive-to-Own (DTO) model, Moove is set to make an enduring impact on the global mobility ecosystem through its recent endeavors with Waymo, among others. The partnership promises to take mobility solutions to new heights, benefitting both businesses and communities.