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1. The Driverless Cars Are Here
- Waymo has officially started operating in parts of Tampa.
- It works like Uber or Lyft, except there's no driver.
- You get in, pick your destination and hope the robot gets you there. 😂
2. The Waymo Red-Light Problem
- Videos have surfaced of Waymos creeping into intersections at red lights.
- One Tampa Bay video showed passengers freaking out and trying to figure out how to stop the car.
- The passengers eventually bailed out of the vehicle.
3. It’s Not Just Tampa
- A similar incident reportedly happened around Universal Orlando.
- The Waymo crept into an intersection and eventually went through a red light.
- The crew wonders: What are you supposed to do if you're sitting in the back seat?
4. Would You Ride in One?
- J.R. previously said he would try a Waymo.
- After seeing the videos, he's starting to have second thoughts.
- Launa has a friend who uses Waymos all the time and loves them because they're quiet, convenient and there's no driver to deal with.
5. When the Robot Gets Confused
- The crew brings up other concerning Waymo incidents, including one involving an active police scene.
- The question becomes: Are the kinks really worked out yet?
6. Waymo vs. Tampa Traffic
- J.R. worries about driving next to or behind a driverless car.
- Will it use its turn signal? Will it suddenly do something unexpected?
- Final advice: Give the robot some space.
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