"I'm from San Francisco and have been driving for Uber and Lyft for 10 years. I also organize a group called Rideshare Drivers United in the Bay Area. I've seen the Waymos, the Cruises, and the Zooxes around the city but have avoided taking robotaxis. I don't want to give these companies money, and I don't support their business model. I'm always happy to talk with other rideshare drivers - it's part of what I do as a union organizer."
"I had some safety concerns, but I also think having the added element of a human driver makes travel better and more efficient. After my experience, I'd give Waymo and Tesla Robotaxi four out of five stars. The rides felt fine, but I think there's always room for improvement. The pros are what I thought they might be: You don't have to deal with a person - at least in a Waymo. But I would've liked to talk to a person."
Jason Munderloh is a lifelong San Francisco resident and a part-time ride-hailing driver of ten years who organizes Rideshare Drivers United. He has avoided robotaxis despite seeing Waymo, Cruise, and Zoox vehicles because he does not want to give those companies money and does not support their business model. He had safety concerns but values the efficiency a human driver brings. He rated Waymo and Tesla robotaxi experiences four out of five stars, calling Waymo rides smooth and reasonably maintained, praising hazard lights but noting it stopped a block away, which could affect ratings. He prefers talking to human drivers.
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