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Waymo robotaxis are now giving rides on freeways in LA, SF and Phoenix

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281 points nharada | 2 comments | 12 Nov 25 16:06 UTC | HN request time: 0.467s | source
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mmmlinux ◴[12 Nov 25 17:06 UTC] No.45902647[source]▶
I was in SF a few weekend ago and rode both Waymo and normal Lyft style taxi cars. the Waymo was a better experience in every single way. One of the Lyfts i was in drove on the shoulder for a while like it was a lane. The Waymos were just smooth consistent driving. No aggressive driving to get you dumped off so they can get to the next fair.
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1. FuckButtons ◴[12 Nov 25 19:23 UTC] No.45904903[source]▶
They’re a good experience, but consider, the other day I took an uber in sf with a gay taxi driver who sang along to the Tina turner he had on full blast, told me I was fabulous and almost caused a crash at a 4 way stop. 5 stars. No notes.
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2. Greed ◴[12 Nov 25 21:37 UTC] No.45907101[source]▶
Absolutely. The value proposition for me with rideshare services has ALWAYS been the conversations and experiences you get to have with a diverse cross section of humanity. I'd take the bus / train otherwise.