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Waymo Car Ends Ride Early, Passenger Told to Get Uber
A Waymo self-driving car unexpectedly ended a ride early, leaving a passenger stranded. The company subsequently instructed the passenger to find an alternative ride using Uber.
27 May, 09:08 — 27 May, 09:08
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Business InsiderMostly Factual5d ago
A Waymo car ended a ride early, then the company told the passenger to get an Uber
One Waymo rider said that one of the self-driving car company's support staff suggested he take an Uber or Lyft ride instead. Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images A Waymo customer said his car stopped before reaching his destination in San Francisco. Waymo support then suggested he order an Uber or Lyft ride to finish his trip. Waymo's self-driving cars have faced challenges over the past month. Sam Schwartz expected Waymo's cars to go the extra mile — or, at least, three-tenths of one. That ...
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual5d ago
A Waymo car ended a ride early, then the company told the passenger to get an Uber
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