# All-Electric Taxi Van Services Waymo and Geely are Partnering on New Robotaxis By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-12-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxis References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/29/22858144/waymo-geely-partnership-all-electric-self-driving-minivans-zeekr) & [blog.waymo](https://blog.waymo.com/2021/12/expanding-our-waymo-one-fleet-with.html)  [Waymo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxi) and [Geely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-technology-suite) have announced a partnership that will see the brands joining forces to launch robotaxis that will work to drastically enhance the capabilities for urbanites looking to hail a ride. The van taxis will be adapted from the all-electric five-door [Zeekr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeekr-009) from Geely and will see Waymo outfitting each one with all the essential technology to help them traverse the environment. The vehicles feature a pillarless design that will help to further increase ease of access for passengers. The minivan-like robotaxis from Waymo and Geely are expected to come to the US market at some point in the future, but for now will remain a concept until they are put into production. The vehicles will be devoid of a steering wheel and pedals to further maximize cabin interior space. Image Credit: Waymo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **All-electric Taxi Van Services:** Waymo and Geely are bringing all-electric taxi vans to the market, enhancing the capabilities for urbanites looking for sustainable and convenient rides. - **Robotaxis:** Waymo and Geely are partnering to develop robotaxis that will offer a driverless solution for passengers, improving safety and reducing operational costs. - **Autonomous Vehicles:** The partnership between Waymo and Geely is a significant example of the growth and advancement of autonomous vehicles, providing opportunities for disruption in the transportation industry. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** The partnership between Waymo and Geely signals the opportunity for advancement and innovation in the automotive industry, particularly in the development of autonomous vehicles and electric taxis. - **Ridesharing Industry:** With the introduction of all-electric taxi van services, Waymo and Geely could disrupt the ridesharing industry by offering an autonomous and sustainable solution to passengers. - **Transportation Industry:** The development of all-electric taxi van services and autonomous vehicles by Waymo and Geely could significantly disrupt the transportation industry, providing sustainable, safe, and convenient rides to urbanites. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous Robotaxi Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-weride.md) - [Driverless Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ioniq-5.md) - [Autonomous Robot Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1.md) - [Capaciously Compact Robotaxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-taxis.md) - [Robot Taxi Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-taxi-car-cocept.md) - [AV-Operated Airport Rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotaxi.md) - [Bookable Autonomous Shuttles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-and-may-mobility.md) - [Autonomous Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doordash-and-waymo.md) - [Production-Ready Robotic Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/id-buzz-ad.md)