Alphabet subsidiary Waymo registers domains in preparation for expanded service.

Self-driving taxis are getting closer to reality.

Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) has begun testing fares for beta users of its Waymo taxi service. In conjunction with the news about its progress, Waymo registered a handful of domain names:

waymo1.com

waymobayarea.com

waymodaily.com

waymoearlyrider.com

waymoearlyriders.com

waymofleetsupport.com

waymolidar.com

waymolidars.com

waymonext.com

waymoone.com

waymophoenix.com

waymoriders.com

waymoridersupport.com

waymosensor.com

waymosensors.com

waymosupport.com

waymotoday.com

Waymo is primarily testing its service in Phoenix. Early Rider is the name of its beta program that has hundreds of users.

As the company expands its self-driving taxi service to more cities and more riders, domains like WaymoSupport.com are smart defensive registrations.