"So it was exciting just to even step inside a Waymo for the first time. The robotaxi felt safe. I appreciate the ease of use, the convenience, and the privacy. Sometimes, after coming back from therapy, I call a Waymo because I can be in a sensitive state of mind, so I'd prefer to be alone. It's also just fun."
"Then, in September 2024, I was involved in an incident inside a Waymo that left me a little scared and frustrated. I was heading to an appointment to get my hair braided. I remember sitting in the front seat of the Waymo, filming randomly as I've gotten into the habit of recording myself inside the car. Then, near the South of Market-Tenderloin area, these two guys stepped right in front of my ride after the Waymo stopped for a red light"
Amina Green, a 29-year-old data scientist in San Francisco, avoids driving after a severe childhood car accident and chooses walking or ride-hailing instead. She tried a Waymo robotaxi for the novelty, convenience, privacy and perceived safety, sometimes using it after therapy to be alone. She enjoyed controlling music and temperature and even posted videos from inside. In September 2024, two men stepped directly in front of her stopped Waymo at a red light, an incident that left her scared and frustrated and prompted her to avoid robotaxis for several months. Despite the incident, she still prefers robotaxis over human drivers.
Read at Business Insider
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