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Robot Taxis Are Taking Over the Bay Area Freeways - And We're Here For It!

Waymo/Google self-driving car at the Computer History Museum. Mountain View, CA. June 2024

Tech nerds, rejoice! Waymo is expanding its autonomous vehicle empire across Bay Area freeways, and it’s about to make your commute way cooler. 🤖🚗

The Freeway Takeover Begins

Alphabets robotaxi company is officially cruising beyond city streets, connecting San Francisco to San José with its self-driving fleet. We’re talking a massive 260 square mile service area that’ll make your Uber Eats delivery look like child’s play. The best part? These AI-powered vehicles are statistically safer than your caffeine-fueled, road-rage-prone human drivers.

Preparing for Super Bowl and World Cup Madness

San José Mayor Matt Mahan is basically betting on these robotic chauffeurs to shuttle sports fans during next year’s major events. Imagine landing at the airport and hopping into a car that won’t judge your post-flight exhaustion or try to small talk with you.

Safety First, Sass Second

Waymo’s data is mind-blowing: 82% fewer bike crashes and 92% fewer pedestrian incidents compared to human drivers. Their AI doesn’t get tired, doesn’t lose focus, and definitely doesn’t scroll Instagram while merging. The future is now, and it’s wearing a silicon chip instead of sunglasses.

As the Bay Area’s robotaxi wars heat up with competitors like Uber, Zoox, and Tesla entering the arena, Waymo is setting the standard. Buckle up, tech enthusiasts - our autonomous overlords have arrived, and they’re looking smooth.

AUTHOR: pw

SOURCE: SF Standard

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