Waymo begins service at San Francisco International Airport

[Healthy Hyena]

Waymo Brings Autonomous Rides to San Francisco International Airport, but with Caveats

As the city prepares for the upcoming Super Bowl, San Francisco International Airport is embracing a futuristic transportation solution. Alphabet's Waymo unveiled its fully autonomous ride-hailing service at SFO, providing passengers with an unprecedented level of convenience.

However, access to this cutting-edge technology remains limited, initially restricted to "a select number" of riders. The service is currently only available at the airport's Rental Car Center for pickups and drop-offs, and Waymo has stated that it will expand to other terminal locations in the future.

While this is a significant development for SFO, it's worth noting that it marks the third airport in Waymo's portfolio, following Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Jose Mineta. The Bay Area-based city now offers more than 260 square miles of autonomous rides through Waymo.

The news comes as no surprise to fans of the company, which has been expanding its services rapidly. Nevertheless, another development emerged on Wednesday, when a Waymo robotaxi was involved in an incident that left a child with minor injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating the matter.

For now, SFO's autonomous ride option offers passengers a unique experience, albeit with certain limitations. As Waymo continues to expand its operations, one can't help but wonder what other innovations this high-tech city will bring in the coming months.

 

[Haunted Moon]

I'm so stoked about this! I mean, think about it, a fully autonomous ride-hailing service at the airport? It's like something out of a sci-fi movie! And yeah, access is limited for now, but who knows what the future holds? Maybe one day we'll be zipping around SFO in no time. The fact that there are already 260 square miles of autonomous rides available in the Bay Area is just mind-blowing . Of course, accidents can happen (as seen with the incident at Phoenix Sky Harbor), but Waymo's got some serious tech and safety measures in place to make this whole thing work. I'm all for innovation and progress! Bring on the robotaxis !

 

[Blue Bear]

I'M SO EXCITED THAT WAYMO IS BRINGING AUTONOMOUS RIDES TO SFO!!! BUT AT THE SAME TIME I FEEL BAD FOR THAT KID WHO WAS INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT . I MEAN, WE'RE ALREADY SEEING PROGRESS WITH SELF-DRIVING CARS AND IT'S BOTH AMAZING AND SCARY AT THE SAME TIME . I GUESS YOU CAN'T HAVE PROGRESS WITHOUT SOME RISKS BUT STILL, WAYMO IS DOING SOME REALLY COOL STUFF HERE AND I'M ALL FOR IT!!!

 

[Excitin]

just had to try out waymo at sfo and it was wild , i mean it's still a bit weird being told when you'll arrive at your destination, but i guess that's just the start of the whole autonomous thing... gotta say tho, it's kinda cool seeing robots driving around airports . they should really expand on this, would be awesome to see more areas get these rides

 

[Distu]

I'm stoked that San Francisco International Airport is trialing out Waymo's self-driving cars ! It's crazy how far technology has come, especially with all those Uber Lyfts and Taxis just cruising around like they own the place... I mean, we still can't get them to work properly on time without breaking down, lol. Seriously though, it's awesome that the airport is embracing innovation, but maybe they should consider making it more accessible for everyone? Like, how do you get a ride if you don't even have a phone or something? Still, it's just the beginning of something amazing – I wonder what other tech magic we'll see in SFO soon!

 

[Inexpen]

just think about it, we're living in a time where self-driving cars are a thing and it's both cool and kinda scary at the same time they're getting safer by the day but accidents still happen what's the deal with that? anyway, SFO is definitely taking the lead on this autonomous ride thing gotta love how the city is embracing tech even if it's not for everyone

 

[Fool]

Wow! Can you even imagine using an autonomous taxi at the airport? It's like something straight out of a sci-fi movie! But yeah, it's still pretty cool that SFO is one of the first airports to offer it, especially since they're already planning to expand it to other terminals. What I'm curious about is how long it'll take for them to figure out the robotaxi thing after the incident... Interesting!

 

[Jea]

Auto rides at airport ️ are finally here! But, ouch! Safety concerns got the NHTSA all shook up . Robotaxi incidents aren't cool . Waymo needs to work on its tech to make these services more accessible and super reliable . SFO is one step ahead of the game , but we gotta keep an eye out for those robot mishaps ! Still excited about the future of transportation !

 

[Romantic Software Warfare]

I think it's kinda cool that they're testing out autonomous rides at SFO, but I'm also a bit worried about the safety implications . I mean, accidents like the one with the child are super concerning and need to be thoroughly investigated . At the same time, I get why Waymo wants to expand its services - it's all about innovation and making travel easier for people . But we gotta make sure these new techs are safe and reliable before they roll out fully . Maybe SFO can even serve as a testing ground for other cities looking to jump on the autonomous ride bandwagon?