The future of last-mile logistics just took a massive leap forward. DoorDash and Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving technology, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to launch an autonomous delivery service, bringing the convenience of self-driving vehicles to your doorstep.
Starting with a pilot in Metro Phoenix, this collaboration isn’t just a futuristic experiment—it’s a commercial rollout that promises to reshape how we think about fast, reliable, and convenient delivery.
How It Works: Self-Driving Service in the Valley of the Sun
The initial phase of the partnership is already underway in Metro Phoenix. Here’s what DoorDash customers can expect:
- DashMart First: The service will initially focus on deliveries from DashMart, DoorDash’s owned-and-operated convenience, grocery, and retail stores, with plans to expand to other local merchants over time.
- Opt-In Delivery: Customers in the designated service area may be matched with a fully autonomous Waymo vehicle for their order.
- Seamless Collection: Once the Waymo vehicle arrives, the customer will use the DoorDash app to unlock the trunk and retrieve their items—providing a completely contact-free delivery experience.
This integration leverages DoorDash’s Autonomous Delivery Platform to seamlessly orchestrate orders, dispatching them to the most suitable delivery method—whether that’s a human Dasher, a robot, or now, a Waymo vehicle.
The Bigger Picture: Why Autonomy Matters
This move is a massive step for both companies, accelerating the vision of a “multi-modal autonomous future for local commerce.”
For DoorDash, partnering with Waymo helps meet the ever-growing demand for deliveries by diversifying its fleet. This ensures maximum efficiency and potentially allows human Dashers to focus on more complex, longer-distance, or high-value orders.
For Waymo, it’s a smart way to maximize the utility of its fleet. By deploying its fully autonomous vehicles for package and grocery deliveries, Waymo can reduce “deadhead miles” and generate additional revenue streams, particularly during non-peak passenger ride hours. It solidifies their technology’s role in not just ride-hailing, but in everyday commerce.
A Special Perk for DashPass Members
To celebrate the launch and showcase the benefits of Waymo’s technology, DoorDash is offering a fantastic limited-time promotion for its loyal subscribers:
DashPass members in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix will receive $10 off one Waymo ride per month through the end of the year.
This exclusive perk—available for weekday rides booked between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m.—gives members in these cities direct access to experience the safety and convenience of Waymo’s self-driving technology firsthand. It’s a clear signal that the partnership is about more than just delivery; it’s about providing superior value and access across the whole mobility and commerce ecosystem.
The Waymo and DoorDash partnership is one of the most significant steps yet in making autonomous delivery an everyday reality. Keep an eye on the DoorDash app in Metro Phoenix—your next delivery might just arrive without a driver!
