In an effort to alleviate the first-mile, last-mile problem many commuters face when using public transportation, Waymo is piloting a program in partnership with Phoenix’s Valley Metro to give employees and commuters free rides in its self-driving vehicles to nearby public transit stations.
Beginning this month, Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle unit, will be providing first- and last-mile transit connection for Valley Metro employees. The partnership will expand to include Valley Metro RideChoice travelers, which supports communities typically underserved with public transit options.
