Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Waymo Robotaxi Ride in San Francisco: A Look at Driverless Future
Imagine a car that drives itself!
In San Francisco, Waymo robotaxis, which are modified Jaguar cars, are doing just that.
A reporter took a ride and found it followed all the rules.
The car uses cameras and sensors to navigate.
Engineers are making the cars drive more confidently, similar to how humans drive.
These cars have been in some accidents, but could make transportation safer.
However, driverless cars face challenges like varied road conditions in India, where they may be difficult to use.
A reporter experienced a ride in a driverless Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco.
The Waymo cars are Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, and can carry up to four passengers.
The Waymo car followed traffic signals and showed caution in its driving.
Waymo is evolving to drive more assertively, like human drivers.
Driverless cars face challenges in India, including diverse road conditions and lack of regulations.
- Who
- A reporter
- What
- A ride in a Waymo robotaxi
- When
- June
- Where
- San Francisco
- Why
- To experience and evaluate driverless car technology.
Advocates
Critics
Safety
Advocates
Driverless cars are safer than human drivers, and reduce commute times.
Critics
Safety may be compromised, especially in complex situations relying on human judgment.
Employment
Advocates
Autonomous vehicles offer lucrative opportunities.
Critics
Job displacement is a concern with the widespread adoption of driverless cars.
- Vehicle Type
- Jaguar I-Pace
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Company
- Waymo
- Passenger Limit
- 4
- Incidents since 2021
- Approximately 700 crashes