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Moe Shore's avatar

Andy, The technology is incredible but what's waymo fun is you! Your youthful zeal is contagious and truly made my day! Does this mean Bob H is out of a job?

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Andy Romanoff's avatar

Not until I can yell at it "PULL OVER HERE!!"

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Rosemarie Rubino's avatar

What kind of car was the Waymo? Tesla? I’d live to try one but I don’t think they are in New York yet

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Mark's avatar

There appears to be a Jaguar logo on the steering wheel . . .

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Rosemarie Rubino's avatar

Yes I saw that. I thought it was a cougar? Mercury?

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Andy Romanoff's avatar

No, it really was a Jaguar. Pretty nice too

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Larry Treadwell's avatar

That car just zips along confidently. Thanks for the ride!

Larry T.

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Mitch Gries's avatar

I am happy for you Andy. I still love driving and hope to drive myself for several more years. You looked like you had a ball

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Lory Johansson's avatar

love this!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mark's avatar

It's probably not for a control-freak like me: "You should have turned at Franklin!"

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Andy Romanoff's avatar

Mark, I'm an old guy. I'm ready to give up a lot to get my nap every day:-)

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Mark's avatar

Hi, Andy.

I'm an old guy too - That's what makes me so ornery.

I doubt that I could nap, whoever /whatever was driving. I'm only comfortable napping when I'm driving.

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Michael Part's avatar

OMG that was incredible! Great seeing your face too, Andy. Hope you're well! Talk about being a vanguard. I passed the link on to Rick Dees because I produce his Daily Show. Hope that was okay, we always look for stuff on self-driving taxis now that the FAA has cleared the way! Cheers!

Mike Part

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Andy Romanoff's avatar

Hi Mike, Anything I can add or do!

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Rosemarie Rubino's avatar

WOW scary and exciting. Is this a taxi type deal where you rent it for a short trip? Can I get it in NY. I’d love to take it to Boston for the holidays. Thx for posting. Rory

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Karen Gilman's avatar

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience! Looks like it was safe enough!

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Andy Romanoff's avatar

Hi Karen, It sure felt that way to me. Humans can only do one thing at a time. If they are looking to the left they are unaware of what's happening on their right, or behind them. This thing is paying attention to everything around them all at the same time. They are not distracted by their phone or the radio or picking their nose. A few days ago I was stopped for a light and after it changed four cars went through making a left turn! These things don't just know the rules they obey them. That's novel!

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