tech

February 7, 2026

Waymo is trying to seduce me. But another option is staring us in the face

I understand the appeal of avoiding all human contact. Still, good old-fashioned taxis have so much to offer

Waymo is trying to seduce me. But another option is staring us in the face

TL;DR

  • The Super Bowl weekend is a major test for Waymo's driverless taxi technology, with the company planning significant global expansion.
  • The author found an unexpected sense of peace and efficiency in Waymo rides, appreciating the lack of human interaction and potential for awkward or negative encounters with drivers.
  • Waymo's autonomous vehicles are presented as a solution to issues like passenger safety and driver misconduct prevalent in traditional rideshare services.
  • The article raises concerns about the impact of automation on employment and the tech industry's focus on profit over broader societal well-being.
  • A return to regulated traditional taxis, with unionized drivers and municipal oversight, is suggested as a viable and potentially more equitable alternative to driverless cars.

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