Remember when San Franciscans were basically waging war against autonomous vehicles? Traffic cones strategically placed on robotaxi hoods were our weapons of choice. Fast forward two years, and suddenly we’re absolutely obsessed with these self-driving wonders.

The tech landscape has shifted dramatically, and Waymo is leading the autonomous revolution. A recent poll by GrowSF reveals that two-thirds of San Francisco voters now support fully autonomous vehicles - a massive leap from just two years ago when less than half were on board.

The Safety Factor

What’s driving this change? Safety, convenience, and that undeniable tech-forward Bay Area spirit. According to the research, Waymo’s vehicles are crushing it in collision avoidance. We’re talking 82% fewer bike-related crashes and a mind-blowing 92% reduction in pedestrian incidents compared to human drivers.

The Future is Now

Parents are sending robot chauffeurs to pick up their kids, tech enthusiasts are ditching Uber, and autonomous vehicle addicts are multiplying faster than startup ideas in Silicon Valley. With Waymo expanding its reach and competitors like Tesla and Zoox entering the market, it looks like our robotic transportation future has arrived.

The Community Verdict

As Billy Riggs from the University of San Francisco puts it, there’s a “rapid, exponential adoption” happening. Once people experience these sophisticated autonomous vehicles, they’re quickly won over by the safety and convenience. Looks like San Francisco isn’t just embracing the future - we’re driving it forward, one robotaxi ride at a time.