Episode Details

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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