Waymo has introduced Waymo Premier, a $29.99-per-month, invite-only membership program offering priority pickups, 10% Waymo Cash back on every trip, and up to five free cancellations per month. The company says Waymo Premier is built for riders who rely on its autonomous ride-hailing service most frequently, with membership initially offered to select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Invitations will appear in the Waymo app for eligible riders.
Highlights
- Waymo Premier costs $29.99 per month and launches as an invite-only program in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix.
- Members earn 10% Waymo Cash back on every trip, with higher earn rates during busy periods.
- Benefits include prioritized ride matching, early access to new Waymo cities, and up to five free cancellations per month.
- Waymo plans to extend Premier to additional cities where its app operates.
What Does Waymo Premier Include?
For the monthly fee, members receive a set of benefits intended to make frequent riding more reliable and less costly:
- Priority Pickups: Prioritized matching that moves members ahead in the queue.
- Ride Savings: 10% Waymo Cash back on every trip, with increased earnings during busy times.
- Early Access: First access to Waymo service in new cities as the company expands.
- Flexible Cancellations: Up to five free cancellations per month.
The company positions the program for riders who depend on the service for daily travel.
“I never got my driver’s license, and I rely on Waymo to commute to an office every day,” said Sarah Paige Roland, a Waymo rider in Phoenix. “I get privacy, time back, a safe ride, and I’m not obligated to talk to someone that I don’t want to talk to. Adding cash back and priority pickups on top of that makes Premier a no-brainer for someone like me.”
Availability and Expansion Plans
Premier launches this week for select riders in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Waymo says membership benefits will travel with riders from city to city, and the company plans to scale the program to additional markets as its ride-hailing footprint grows. Riders who qualify will receive an invitation through the Waymo app.
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