Waymo + Uber is magic.

Waymo + Uber is magic.
I’ve taken 8 rides in the last 4 days.
4 from Waymo. 4 from humans.

No contest.
Waymo wins.

It’s the why I’m wrestling with…

- timing rideshare is tricky.
Order too early and risk the driver having to wait. I hate feeling like I’m costing them money.

Order too late and it could take too long to match with a driver. Now I’m leaving other humans waiting at my destination… ggrrr.

I don’t like that tension.

Waymo, the machine waits. Order early.

- tipping.
I have pretty low standards when it comes to driving… so I simply end up tipping because I know how little drivers make.

I don’t like that tension.

Waymo, no tip. (It’s not even requested)

- human potential
Just because there are millions of human drivers doesnt mean they enjoy it. I’ve never met a driver that said, “I’m doing my life’s work.”

But, I understand people gotta eat, provide for their family, and make money. Driving around a crowded, pothole-ridden city isn’t an easy way to earn a living.

I don’t like that tension.

Waymo, unclicks the seatbelt for that person to do more than chaufer me around. (I’m not worth it)

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So, Waymo.
It feels like it’s my humanity that is driving me toward a nonhuman solution to the transportation problem.

What I strange conflict.

The transition won’t be without pain… but having tried the product, it’s clear the change is inevitable.