Waymo's autonomous cabs have generated skepticism among Philadelphians, recalling the infamous incident in which the hitchhiking robot hitchBOT was destroyed. Residents expressed mixed emotions on social media, reminiscent of their reaction to the robot's demise. Comments reflected concern over the suitability of Philadelphia for testing driverless technology, given the past violence towards robotic entities. The sentiment was predominantly one of bemusement, with jokes about the potential fate of the new cabs and doubts about their safety within the city's tough social atmosphere. The launch faced further criticism for selecting a volatile environment for piloting such technology.
"I don't think Philly is the best place to test this," a user aptly observed, referring to Waymo's driverless cab services arriving in a city known for its tough demeanor towards outsiders.
"Look how bad we f*cked up Hitchbot," a Reddit user commented, highlighting local skepticism about Waymo's presence after the previous incident with the hitchhiking robot.
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