Melissa Suarez+FollowVenice Beach parade turns into a robotaxi rallyA Waymo robotaxi brought the Venice Beach Canals Holiday Parade to a standstill—literally—when it froze on a narrow bridge, trapping a line of cars for 45 minutes. Instead of losing their cool, locals turned the mishap into a community moment, cheering on the confused car with chants of “You got this, Waymo!” It’s a hilarious scene, but also a reminder of how far self-driving tech still has to go. Would you be patient and join the cheer squad, or would this drive you nuts? Let’s talk about what we really want from robotaxis in our neighborhoods. #Tech #VeniceBeach #Waymo00Share
Amber Mcguire+FollowWaymo’s wrong-way drive sparks Austin debateSeeing a driverless Waymo car heading the wrong way on I-35’s frontage road has folks in Austin buzzing about the future of self-driving tech. With over 100 Waymo incidents reported this year—including cars passing stopped school buses and ignoring police—many are wondering if these vehicles are ready for our streets. Waymo says safety is their top priority, but Austin ISD and city officials aren’t convinced, especially after repeated violations. What’s your take—are these growing pains worth it for the promise of safer roads, or is Austin being used as a testing ground? #Transportation #Austin #Waymo00Share
Lauren Cooper+FollowWaymo Robotaxi Drama: Stranger in the Trunk?!Waymo’s self-driving taxis are making headlines for all the wrong reasons—think viral TikTok of a stranger trapped in the trunk, robotaxis ignoring school bus stop signs, and even rolling into police crime scenes. And get this: the cars are now driving like aggressive NYC cabbies! With all this chaos, sticking with Uber suddenly feels like the safer bet. Would you trust a robotaxi after this? #Transportation #Waymo #Robotaxi00Share
vnguyen+FollowWaymo robotaxi helps deliver a baby in SF!A San Francisco mom just gave birth inside a Waymo self-driving taxi, and the car’s safety system instantly called for help—no driver needed! The robotaxi detected something unusual (maybe a scream or sudden movement), alerted Waymo’s support team, and 911 was on the line before the car even reached the hospital. Both mom and baby are healthy, and the story is a huge win for robotaxi safety tech. It’s wild to think how far autonomous vehicles have come. Would you trust a driverless car in an emergency? Let’s talk! #Tech #Waymo #SanFrancisco00Share
Melissa Suarez+FollowWaymo’s Driverless Surge: Is Uber Falling Behind?Waymo just clocked over a million fully autonomous rides per month and plans to triple that pace by 2026, all while slashing crash rates and emissions. Meanwhile, Uber’s stock is taking a hit as its electric vehicle push stalls. Are we witnessing the moment when robotaxis outpace ride-hailing giants, or is Uber just recharging for a comeback? Where do you see the future of urban mobility heading? #Tech #Waymo #Uber00Share
walkerjason+FollowWaymo taxis freeze up San Francisco streetThree Waymo self-driving taxis recently brought a steep San Francisco street to a complete halt, leaving neighbors scratching their heads. The cars ended up in a strange standoff—one even nudged another’s bumper—while a third just stopped on the hill. This isn’t the first time Waymo’s AI has struggled with the city’s tricky roads, but seeing the cars freeze in place really highlights how much work is left for autonomous tech. Would you trust a robot taxi on your block, or do these moments make you think twice about driverless cars in our neighborhoods? #Cars #SanFrancisco #Waymo00Share
kirsten43+FollowWaymo Robotaxis: School Zone Blind Spot?Waymo’s robotaxis just got hit with a major reality check: their self-driving software failed to stop for school buses with stop arms out, putting kids at risk. The company is pushing a software update, but is that enough? As these vehicles expand into more cities, do you trust code to make life-or-death decisions in school zones? Would you let a robotaxi near your neighborhood? Let’s talk about where we draw the line for autonomous safety. #Tech #Waymo #AutonomousVehicles00Share
kirsten43+FollowWaymo vs Tesla: Who’s Winning the Driverless Race?Waymo just expanded its fully autonomous rides to five more cities, while Tesla still hasn’t launched a single robotaxi. As Waymo’s cars hit the streets in Miami, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando, the rivalry with Tesla is heating up. Is Waymo’s tech-first approach the future, or will Tesla’s vision-based system catch up? Would you trust a robotaxi over a human driver? Let’s debate! #Tech #Waymo #Tesla00Share
