Imagine hailing a ride to the museum and ending up circling a neighborhood, alone in a car with no driver, no steering wheel—and apparently, no idea where it’s going.
That’s exactly what happens in this wild firsthand account of a reporting trying to use Waymo to go pick up her son. But things don’t go exactly as planned.
Wait, What’s Waymo?
Waymo is Google’s self-driving car service. A Waymo car drives itself using cameras, sensors, GPS, and a whole lot of artificial intelligence.
No driver, no steering wheel—just you, a screen, and a robot chauffeur trying to get you from A to B.
It’s available in places like San Francisco and Phoenix, where you can hail a Waymo car with an app—just like Uber or Lyft—except there’s no human behind the wheel.
The Future… Has Some Bugs
While Waymo promises a safer, calmer ride (no speeding, no road rage), the tech isn’t perfect. And this video proves it.
At first, things go smoothly. The car obeys the speed limit. Comes to full stops. All of which is more than I can say for many human drivers.
And the journalist in the car initially feels, “chillaxed.” But then… let’s just say the chill doesn’t last.
The car gets confused at a green light. It stops 5 minutes away from where she needs to pick her son up. And contacting Waymo support didn’t exactly go well.
So Should Seniors Trust a Driverless Car?
Not just yet. While the idea sounds like science fiction come true (especially for folks who don’t like driving), self-driving cars still struggle with unexpected situations.
Waymo has had other well-documented issues too—like getting stuck in traffic cones, being involved in accidents, and blocking emergency vehicles.
One big takeaway? As the reporter herself says: “Have fun with it—but be prepared to be frustrated.” That’s not exactly what you want from your ride to the museum.
Eye-Opening Video
This isn’t just a glitchy tech story—it’s an eye-opening (and kind of funny) look at how the promise of driverless cars can hit real-world potholes. You’ll see firsthand how the ride unfolds, what works, and what definitely doesn’t.
Bottom line? It’s a fascinating peek at how this futuristic tech is already on the road—and why it may not be ready for prime time just yet.
