Waymo is transforming its high-tech, autonomous rides by integrating Spotify, finally giving passengers the freedom to stream their own music or podcasts directly in robotaxis—a much-needed upgrade to the in-car experience.

The Upgrade: Personalized In-Ride Music

Until now, Waymo riders were limited to generic onboard playlists with genres like lo-fi beats or smooth jazz. Accessing personal music required a clunky workaround—using Google Assistant apps for iPhone users, often failing mid-ride.
Now, Waymo’s new integration simplifies the process completely: users link their Spotify accounts through the Waymo app, then control their listening right from the car’s touchscreen. Favorites resume instantly, autoplay kicks in, and riders can tweak bass, treble, and more.
TechCrunch raved, “Now the back seat of a robotaxi feels like your own private space.”

Other Voices in the Upgrade Story

Automotive World describes this move as a major boost to infotainment personalization—finally catching up with modern rider expectations.

Tech Buzz emphasized how Spotify eliminates frustrating barriers, replacing them with seamless control—helping Waymo stand out in the competitive autonomous mobility market.