Waymo began a DOT-approved pilot deploying up to eight robotaxis in Manhattan and Brooklyn with human safety drivers on board. The pilot will collect driving data without carrying passengers and is scheduled to run through September. Vehicles are being evaluated for performance around jaywalkers, taxis, cyclists, carriage horses and other complex city obstacles. Some New Yorkers expressed distrust and safety concerns, citing dense traffic patterns and honking as essential driver communication. Other residents welcomed the technology as a potential way to reduce driver distraction and improve safety.
If there's one place on Earth that was NOT meant for self-driving cars, it's NYC. This is a really bad idea.
It's a very busy area, and it's just a machine. For me, I don't trust that.
In New York, honking here is a way of communication. It's way more than just honk to get your way, it's about communication with the next driver.
The idea makes sense. The idea feels safer than a driver, ultimately.
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