Waymo's expansion into San Jose has garnered attention as it becomes the first company authorized to provide paid driverless rides in the area, with the service now available from San Francisco to San Jose. Mayor Matt Mahan has expressed enthusiasm for this innovation, emphasizing the convenience it should provide for local commuters. While the service aims to include rides to the San Jose airport, further steps are needed before implementation can begin. Users have mixed feelings, with some expressing trust in technology while others prefer traditional human drivers for safety.
"It's about time such an innovative solution starts rolling through the streets of the capital of Silicon Valley," Mahan said.
"We want people to have a ride to work that is as convenient, efficient and as responsive as the products they're creating when they get to the office," Mahan said.
"Waymo autonomous vehicles are such a wow factor...having ridden in one before, I can say that it's a lot of fun..." Jarratt said.
"Waymo has said its safety record is better than that of human drivers. But people we spoke to don't feel like the tech is quite there yet..."
"I didn't think it was a good thing in San Francisco..." said Salinas resident Brent Ehrlich.
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