Waymo launches transit rewards, subsidizing $2.85 Muni fares as last-mile shuttle
DynamicWebPaige · x · 2026-09-23
Waymo announced a first-of-its-kind transit rewards program in the SF Bay Area: riders who connect Waymo trips with public transit via Visa tap-to-pay earn Waymo Cash, starting with employee access before a public rollout in coming weeks, covering all 27 Bay Area transit agencies. Commenters noted Waymo is effectively subsidizing the $2.85 Muni fare to serve as a last-mile shuttle rather than replace transit. Waymo says over 50% of riders in SF, LA, and Phoenix already use public transit.
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