Stanford Athletics and Waymo Introduce Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service as Official Ride-Hailing Partner
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Key Points:
- Waymo has been named the Official Ride-Hailing Partner of Stanford Athletics, marking its first partnership in college athletics and introducing its autonomous ride-hailing service on the Stanford campus.
- The partnership highlights Waymo's origins linked to Stanford research and the DARPA Grand Challenges, emphasizing a shared history of innovation and collaboration.
- Waymo's service will operate primarily around key campus locations such as the Oval, Stanford Visitor Center, and Museum Way, with expanded rideshare access including Escondido Village, especially during high-volume event days.
- Beyond transportation, the partnership includes promotional activations, custom content, in-game signage, and a dedicated fan activation space to enhance the Stanford Athletics experience.
- The program will be continuously evaluated with community feedback encouraged through
