Jun 12, 2026 13:52:00

Waymo, the robotaxi company, has launched a paid program called 'Waymo Premier,' which offers benefits such as skipping lines, a 10% cashback, and up to five free ride cancellations per month.

Waymo , the ride-hailing service using autonomous vehicles, has announced ' Waymo Premier ,' a subscription service that will provide a higher-quality experience.

Introducing Waymo Premier, an elevated rider experience
https://waymo.com/blog/2026/06/waymo-premier/

Waymo Premier is a paid subscription service for heavy Waymo users. The benefits of subscribing to Waymo Premier are as follows:

Priority Pickup: Priority matching allows you to board without waiting in line.
Save on fares: Earn 10% cashback on every ride with Waymo. Earn even more cashback during peak hours.
Early Access: As Waymo expands its services, you can be among the first to experience Waymo in new cities.
Flexible cancellation policy: You can cancel your ride free of charge up to 5 times per month.

Sarah Paige Rowland, a Waymo user living in Phoenix, said, 'I don't have a driver's license, so I use Waymo to commute to the office every day. It protects my privacy, saves me time, ensures a safe way to get around, and I don't have to talk to people I don't want to. Plus, there are perks like cashback and priority pickup, so for someone like me, Waymo Premier is the service to choose without hesitation.'

Waymo Premier is an invitation-only membership program that costs $29.99 per month (approximately 4800 yen) and will initially be offered to select users in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix in the United States.

While Waymo has formed strategic partnerships with Nihon Kotsu and GO to expand its services in Japan, it does not currently offer passenger services in Japan as of the time of writing.

Waymo, the self-driving car company, is finally expanding into Japan, partnering with Nihon Kotsu and GO to begin testing in Tokyo in early 2025 - GIGAZINE