Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars
It still feels like a technological marvel: Waymo’s autonomous cars are now transporting passengers across six cities. Alas, this driverless future comes with its own set of problems. These vehicles can be rendered inert if a passenger accidentally leaves the door open. According to a Reddit post, one DoorDash driver discovered this issue when an odd request appeared in their queue. Instead of making a delivery, the driver was offered $6.25 to drive less than one mile to a Waymo vehicle and close its door. After “verified completion,” they would get an extra $5. “You actually ‘door’ dashed,” one commenter noted. Image Credits:Reddit (opens in a new window) It seems too ironic to be real. Waymo vehicles represent technological breakthroughs that once seemed…
