Waymo Expands in Texas: Driverless Rides Coming to New City

Waymo just announced its next Texas destination. Get ready for driverless taxis in North Texas.

Why I’m Not Getting Into a Driverless Taxi Anytime Soon

I have to admit to not being ready to take a ride in a car without a human behind the wheel. In fact, I’m enough of a control freak that I would much rather be the one driving (unless I’ve been drinking).

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So, I am in no hurry to catch a ride in a Waymo. I would need to have no other option before I gave in and did it. And then I would be nervous as a cat the entire trip. 

And while I fully understand most wrecks are caused by human error, I would feel much safer with a living, breathing human being with a life on the line being in control rather than a robot. 

Maybe I’m just an old geezer who needs to lighten up and get with the times, but I’m a firm believer that not all change is for the better. So, I’ll stick to what I know when I need a lift.

Ready or Not, Driverless Cars Are Rolling Into Dallas

But suppose you’re one of those folks who live to be on the cutting edge of technology and can’t wait for the chance to take a ride in a driverless taxi. In that case, Waymo is currently operating in Austin and has announced it will be extending its operations into Dallas in 2026.