Moove, the Nigerian mobility solutions pioneer, has announced a partnership with Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle division.
This marks the first time an African startup has collaborated with a global leader in self-driving technology to manage fully autonomous fleets in the United States.
Launching Autonomous Fleets in Phoenix and Miami
The partnership will see Moove overseeing the fleet operations, charging infrastructure, and facilities for Waymo’s all-electric autonomous vehicles (AVs), starting in Phoenix in 2025 and expanding to Miami in 2026.
Waymo will continue to provide its Waymo Driver technology through the Waymo One app while Moove ensures seamless fleet management.
“We are excited to partner with Moove in Phoenix and later Miami,” said Ryan McNamara, Vice President of Operations at Waymo, in a press release. “Together, we will provide safe, seamless trips for riders and scale faster and more cost-effectively over time.”
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Redefining Urban Mobility
This collaboration represents Moove’s entry into the US market and the autonomous vehicle industry.
Known for its innovative Drive-to-Own (DTO) financing model, Moove has democratized vehicle ownership for underserved mobility entrepreneurs across 12 countries.
The company has raised over $500 million to date and has financed over 50 million trips globally.
“We’re proud to partner with Waymo, bringing our operational expertise to transform urban mobility,” said Ladi Delano, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Moove. “While expanding into AVs in the US, we remain committed to serving mobility entrepreneurs worldwide.”
With operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Moove aims to build the world’s largest mobility fleet and advance sustainable urban transportation.
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