Benzingaยท2025-09-18 13:18Core Insights - Via Transportation, Inc. has announced a partnership with Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo to integrate fully driverless ride-hailing into public transit networks, starting with Chandler, Arizona [1][2] - The collaboration allows public agencies to dispatch Waymo's autonomous vehicles through Via's platform, enhancing the existing microtransit services [2][3] - This integration aims to provide a seamless experience for riders, utilizing Via's Scheduling Engine to assign Waymo vehicles based on passenger needs [3] Company Developments - Via's shares increased by 5% to $52.50 in premarket trading following the announcement of the partnership [4] - Waymo reports completing hundreds of thousands of paid rides weekly across five U.S. cities, with a significant number of autonomous miles driven [4] - Via's software supports public transit networks in over 30 countries, indicating a broad operational footprint [4]