Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Waymo’s sixth-generation robotaxis, which operate in six U.S. cities, can become immobilized when a door is left open. To prevent this, the company has enlisted DoorDash drivers, paying them to close the doors of the autonomous vehicles after each ride. This partnership uses DoorDash’s workforce to keep Waymo’s self-driving cars moving.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- TechCrunch·Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars
Waymo's self-driving cars can get stuck if a door is left open. DoorDash drivers are being asked to close the doors. This prevents the vehicle from becoming stuck in place.
- Engadget·DoorDashers are getting paid to close Waymo's self-driving car doors
DoorDashers are being paid to close doors on Waymo's self-driving cars. This task is necessary for the vehicles' operation. The partnership utilizes DoorDash's workforce to support Waymo's autonomous technology.
- Ars Technica·What if riders don't close a robotaxi door after a ride? Try DoorDash.
Waymo leads the autonomous vehicle field, operating in six US cities. Its sixth-generation Waymo Driver will use upgraded cameras, lidar, and radar. A remaining challenge is handling open doors left by passengers, which can prevent the robotaxi from moving.