Trending Now - Waymo and Waze Collaborate to Combat Pothole Problems
WHO:
Fast Company - Waymo and Waze are both owned by Google parent Alphabet.
Fast Company - Andrew Stober is the strategic partner manager at Waze.
Fast Company - Arielle Fleisher is the policy development and research manager at Waymo.
WHAT:
Mashable - The pilot program will allow users to verify pothole data reported by Waymo’s robotaxis through the Waze app.
Fast Company - Waymo and Waze announced a joint pilot program to display pothole data collected by Waymo’s robotaxis on Waze for Cities.
Fast Company - Waymo claims its robotaxis have identified about 500 potholes across the pilot areas.
Mashable - The tool will allow users to report potholes they see through the Waze app.
WHERE:
Fast Company - The pilot program will launch in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta.
WHEN:
Fast Company - The announcement of the pilot program was made on Thursday, April 7th, 2026.
WHY:
Fast Company - Waymo's pilot program is a response to feedback from city officials, aiming to improve relationships with them.
Fast Company - The pilot program is intended to give cities a clearer picture of road conditions through the Waze for Cities platform.
Fast Company - Waymo aims to build on the safety benefits of its service and improve relationships with city officials.
HOW:
TechCrunch - The data collected by Waymo’s robotaxis will be shared with city and state Department of Transportation personnel, in addition to regular drivers.
Fast Company - The program utilizes data from Waymo’s robotaxis, which are equipped with cameras, radar, and other sensors to detect potholes.
Fast Company - The pothole locations will be available to city and state Department of Transportation personnel, as well as regular drivers.
(UPDATED April 10, 2026 01:22 UTC)
Waymo has launched a pilot program that enables users to verify pothole data reported by its robotaxis through the Waze app. This initiative is designed to enhance relationships with city officials, responding to their feedback for better collaboration. The information gathered by Waymo's robotaxis will also be shared with city and state Department of Transportation personnel, alongside regular drivers.
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(UPDATED April 9, 2026 21:13 UTC)
Waymo and Waze, both owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, announced a joint pilot program on Tuesday, to display pothole data collected by Waymo's robotaxis on the Waze for Cities platform. The program, set to launch in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Austin, and Atlanta, aims to provide a clearer picture of road conditions, with Waymo reporting that its robotaxis have identified about 500 potholes in the pilot areas. Users will also be able to report potholes they encounter through the Waze app, with the data being shared with city and state Department of Transportation personnel to enhance road safety and improve relations with local officials.