Good morning. I’ve been thinking a lot about how a fleet of Waymo robotaxis might change my Los Angeles commute, thanks to the company’s recent announcements that it was ready to take on freeways and a greater swath of the metro area.
A ride to run errands? Sure. A lift home after a concert or ballgame? No brainer. A replacement for my daily drive? Not quite yet. A chauffeur for my kids? I’m not sure I (or the law) am ready.
A freeway full of Waymos won’t help reduce LA’s notorious traffic congestion, nor its signature smog (two words: brake dust). But you know what? There’s something quite compelling about more predictable drivers on the road. Because right now, they’re about as predictable as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs.
Today’s tech news below. —Andrew Nusca
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