EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 50 MIN
Would You Trust a Driverless Waymo?
from Tampa Bay's Morning Krewe On Demand
1. What Is a Waymo?Driverless ride-share vehicle, similar to Uber but with no human driver.Currently being tested in Tampa, with active service already in cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta.Hosts discuss curiosity and hesitation about riding in one.2. Viral Video from AtlantaMultiple Waymos experienced a software issue.Cars repeatedly drove through a suburban cul-de-sac.Residents described it as a “parade of Waymos.”3. Neighborhood Fights BackResidents blocked the street with a child’s plastic barrier.Waymos became confused and piled up at the entrance.Concerns about kids playing and neighborhood disruption.4. Other Self-Driving MishapsVehicles driving into floodwaters.Cars ending up on train tracks.Waymos entering active police scenes.5. Pros vs. ConsSupporters point to success stories, including a pregnant woman who made it to the hospital.Skeptics worry about trusting software with unpredictable real-world situations.6. Final ThoughtsAre autonomous vehicles the future or still too risky?One host volunteers to test a Waymo in Tampa when they become available.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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1. What Is a Waymo?Driverless ride-share vehicle, similar to Uber but with no human driver.Currently being tested in Tampa, with active service already in cities like Los Angeles and Atlanta.Hosts discuss curiosity and hesitation about riding in one.2. Viral Video from AtlantaMultiple Waymos experienced a software issue.Cars repeatedly drove through a suburban cul-de-sac.Residents described it as a “parade of Waymos.”3. Neighborhood Fights BackResidents blocked the street with a child’s plastic barrier.Waymos became confused and piled up at the entrance.Concerns about kids playing and neighborhood disruption.4. Other Self-Driving MishapsVehicles driving into floodwaters.Cars ending up on train tracks.Waymos entering active police scenes.5. Pros vs. ConsSupporters point to success stories, including a pregnant woman who made it to the hospital.Skeptics worry about trusting software with unpredictable real-world situations.6. Final ThoughtsAre autonomous vehicles the future or still too risky?One host volunteers to test a Waymo in Tampa when they become available. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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