Waymo One 12+

Have been wanting to try Waymo for awhile, and after a very long and uncomfortable Lyft ride where bro’s car smelled like a dirty gym sock, I knew it was time to make the switch. I thought I would be nervous to ride in a driverless car, but as a pedestrian I’ve seen them out and about on the roads and they seemed like very safe and polite “drivers” (unlike most humans) and that was exactly the experience I had riding in it too. Quiet, comfortable, no pressure to talk to a stranger or cope with their crazy driving. The car seemed to cruise control at 40mph even though it was early Sunday morning and there was no traffic, felt perfect for me, I don’t want to go super fast.

I like that you can follow on the screen the car’s route and see people and other vehicles that it has seen, much like on a Tesla, so there’s no question of whether the car has seen that truck next to it. It even stopped, rather awkwardly, for a jaywalker, who at first was trying to signal for the car to pass by him until he realized there was no driver to signal to, lol.

I will love when it expands out to the farther reaches of the valley. I live just northwest of downtown so most places in Waymo’s service territory are places I can easily get to on the light rail or bus for $4, but it will be nice for when I don’t want to bother with a bunch of transfers or need to get somewhere faster.

I had the opportunity to take my first ride with Waymo this evening, and I must say, it was nothing short of amazing. The driverless technology left me genuinely impressed, and I found myself thinking, "I've seen the future, and it's Waymo." The entire experience was top-notch from the moment I stepped into the vehicle. Despite my initial hesitation about the lack of a driver, it quickly became a non-issue. The lack of a driver wasn't as strange as you might think. I found myself immersed in the journey, either checking the view out the window or engrossed in my phone. One standout aspect was the affordability of Waymo. In a time where tipping has become an expectation everywhere you go, it was refreshing not to worry about it post-ride. Tip fatigue is a real thing, and Waymo eliminates that concern. Kudos to Waymo for making the future of transportation so accessible and user-friendly! Driverless technology is definitely the future, and I’m looking forward to my next ride—affordable, convenient, and tip-free. Thanks, Waymo!

Of course everyone’s very hasty about a driverless car. This was my first time in one with my betrothed. Very good at acknowledging firetrucks and ambulances as well as police sirens. Had a smooth ride and we even cracked a few cold ones on the way home. I really can’t complain when waymo’s first priority is safety whether it’s pedestrians or the people in the car. The technology used is very superior to the Tesla self driving system. Everyone loves to hate on this company but once you’re inside and actually have a safe drive home after a drunken night you end up feeling good about the company. I could play my own music in the car via Google Assistant and that was amazing. The only downside of riding Waymo is that it’s not ready for freeway use so we ended up having to go through the streets only. Overall 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. I’ll continue to be a loyal customer.