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The move is a step toward Uber challenging Alphabet’s Waymo, which has also been a partner of the ride-hailer.

Waymo Premier includes priority pickups, 10% cash back on every trip in the form of ride credits, early access to Waymo in new cities and up to five free cancellations per month.

The changes come three weeks after Jill Hazelbaker was promoted to the expanded role of president and chief corporate affairs officer.

In addition to building infrastructure for autonomous and ride-hail vehicles, the new company “expects to explore adjacent opportunities.” 

Waymo is recalling thousands of robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to drive on flooded roads.

Lyft forecast second-quarter results that beat Wall Street estimates, as the ride-sharing company expands internationally and adds higher-end offerings.

The ride-hailing service guided total gross bookings to between $56.25 billion and $57.75 billion for Q1, while analysts looked for $56.23 billion. 

The deal will expand Uber’s offerings targeting business executives and wealthy consumers, a fast-growing segment of the business.

Uber riders in Las Vegas may be matched with a Motional Ioniq 5 autonomous vehicle when they request a regular UberX, Uber Electric or Uber Comfort ride at no additional cost.

Waymo said in a statement that it was “disappointed” by the governor’s decision. “We’re committed to bringing our service to New York and will work with the state Legislature to advance this issue.”