Waymo news and trends

Google’s Self-Driving Car Arm on Road to $110 Billion Valuation
Transportation // February 01, 2026

Google-owned self-driving vehicle startup Waymo is reportedly close to finalizing a $16 billion funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Report: Moove to Raise $1.2 Billion Ahead of Expansion in US
Ridesharing // July 02, 2025

African ride-hailing startup Moove is reportedly within weeks of finalizing an oversubscribed debt round in which it will raise $1.2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City
Transportation // June 18, 2025

Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Waymo and Toyota Explore Partnership to Bring Self-Driving Tech to Personal Vehicles
Technology // May 01, 2025

Alphabet’s Waymo autonomous vehicle division is exploring a collaboration with Toyota to develop an autonomous vehicle platform that would bring self-driving technology to personally-owned cars. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet

April 24, 2025
Google’s parent Alphabet reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter, with its core search business up nearly 10% and Google Cloud racking up a 28% gain in sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Hertz And Avis Eye Uber Impact, With Rough Road Ahead

August 10, 2017
Aging fleets, fickle car buyers and, of course, Uber and Lyft are all proving to be a perfect storm for rental stalwarts Hertz and Avis. But then again, if you can’t...

Connected Car Tracker: Waymo Grows Tests While Amazon Eyes Tech

April 28, 2017
Two big moves in the self-driving space this week. The first comes from Amazon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Alphabet Tracker: Waiting For Earnings, Waymo Grows Testing

April 27, 2017
The dog days are over for Alphabet (GOOG), as shares have regained growth momentum and then some following a dip in the midst of the offensive content controversy. Now, all...

Quick Reads
Google World Model AI Accelerates Waymo Robotaxi Expansion

February 06, 2026
Self-driving vehicle startup Waymo said Friday (Feb. 6) that the latest virtual world in which it is developing its artificial intelligence (AI) will enhance the company’s ability to scale its service in the real world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — […]

Google’s Self-Driving Car Arm on Road to $110 Billion Valuation

February 01, 2026
Google-owned self-driving vehicle startup Waymo is reportedly close to finalizing a $16 billion funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Report: Moove to Raise $1.2 Billion Ahead of Expansion in US

July 02, 2025
African ride-hailing startup Moove is reportedly within weeks of finalizing an oversubscribed debt round in which it will raise $1.2 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Waymo Aims to Test Autonomous Vehicles With Human Drivers in New York City

June 18, 2025
Waymo has applied for a permit to test its autonomous vehicles in New York City with a human driver behind the wheel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...