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Why are the cars so big? Wouldn't it make sense to have a bunch of much smaller, single person vehicles?
The cameras, LIDAR, and sensors are all fixed costs. You need them on even a single-person car. And they’re extremely costly.
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"Open to All Y'all"
Isn't there supposed to be a liaison in there? "Open to Alls Y'all"
Hmm. Maybe in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris,_Texas?
> Dallasites Is that seriously the demonym? Terrible. Try harder, Dallasites.
Here in Austin, I'm stuck calling an uber and hoping I get a Waymo. When does that deal expire?
Keeps on being rolled out in red states while being delayed in blue states, quite unfortunate.
They have become completely normal, and cause WAY fewer traffic incidents than human drivers. They are very predictable, and will always let you pull in front of them when changing lanes (unlike a lot of other LA drivers).
I have seen a few incidents where they seem 'stuck', and it was a bit annoying and kind of funny, but again, it does not happen nearly as often as for human drivers.
I also like taking them. It is nice to just get in and relax and not have to talk to anyone or worry about who is going to pick you up. You can control the temperature and music from your phone, you can drop the pin exactly where you want to be dropped off and picked up, and the ride is smooth and comfortable.
We can debate all the knock on effects of Waymos, but the user experience is pretty great.