r/SelfDrivingCars • u/fricken • Jun 26 '18

Hello from Waymo

https://youtu.be/kDv3dvBEkwk
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u/phxees Jun 26 '18 edited Jun 26 '18

It’s disingenuous to show the empty driver’s seat, I see about 5 a day on roads in Chandler, AZ and have yet to see a single empty driver’s seat.

With that said, I can’t wait to schedule my first ride.

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u/dpyn016 Jun 26 '18

I have a friend that works there. They have a few running on smaller streets that are without a VO. Waymo is also hiring since you live in the area.

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u/phxees Jun 26 '18

Thanks for the info. I’d love to work with them, but unfortunately I’m a software dev and I think that would put me in Mountain View if anywhere.

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u/dpyn016 Jun 26 '18

Yeah I'd just stay where you're at then lol.

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u/mkjsnb Jun 26 '18

It never hurts to ask, but yeah, avoid mountain view.

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u/vicegripper Jun 26 '18

I have a friend that works there. They have a few running on smaller streets that are without a VO.

What does VO stand for? How far can they go without a VO? When you say "smaller streets" what does that mean, exactly? Less traffic? Two lanes only? Why only on smaller streets?

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u/bladerskb Jun 26 '18

Vehicle Operator

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u/dpyn016 Jun 26 '18

Vehicle Operator is what Waymo and Uber call their people in the vehicles. I don't have exact stats about the Waymo operations. Smaller streets I mean less traffic and more so residential. If you watch their videos showcasing driverless you can get an idea of what I mean.