The business debuted its Trusted Tester program last year, which is essentially a rebranded version of the early rider program it operated in suburban Phoenix. Customers that want to use Waymo’s robotaxis sign up for a waitlist and, if authorized, sign nondisclosure agreements in order to have access to the company’s early technology.
These people may now ride in Waymo’s completely autonomous cars in downtown Phoenix. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego was one of the first passengers to test these “rider only” cars, saying in a Waymo video that she thinks the service would make Phoenix a “more inclusive city.”
