Ethan Teicher
@ethanteicher.bsky.social
Waymo explainer | cat dad, wife guy, anime enjoyer & bk boy 🗽 | views my own
Hope you can try it in SF or LA where you can get it via the Waymo app. Phoenix too — and you can get picked up + dropped off at your airport terminal there
August 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Hope you can try it in SF or LA where you can get it via the Waymo app. Phoenix too — and you can get picked up + dropped off at your airport terminal there
It’s Ethan, and I just wanted to explain how it works at Waymo.
The industry often gets flack for not talking about it enough or at all. I view PR as trying to be responsive to that and genuine curiosity about Waymo. Hope you have a nice day!
The industry often gets flack for not talking about it enough or at all. I view PR as trying to be responsive to that and genuine curiosity about Waymo. Hope you have a nice day!
August 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It’s Ethan, and I just wanted to explain how it works at Waymo.
The industry often gets flack for not talking about it enough or at all. I view PR as trying to be responsive to that and genuine curiosity about Waymo. Hope you have a nice day!
The industry often gets flack for not talking about it enough or at all. I view PR as trying to be responsive to that and genuine curiosity about Waymo. Hope you have a nice day!
Nope, I just figured there’s people here willing to learn and engage with each other respectfully. My mistake!
August 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Nope, I just figured there’s people here willing to learn and engage with each other respectfully. My mistake!
Ah nah I was just trying to join the convo :)
We are in DC but right now it seems District leaders are slow-walking the regs we need after they started the process 5 years ago. If you want to advocate for us, sign up at waymo.com/dc2026!
We are in DC but right now it seems District leaders are slow-walking the regs we need after they started the process 5 years ago. If you want to advocate for us, sign up at waymo.com/dc2026!
Sign up to help bring Waymo to DC!
We’re laying the groundwork to launch our service in D.C. next year, but we need your help!
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August 9, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Ah nah I was just trying to join the convo :)
We are in DC but right now it seems District leaders are slow-walking the regs we need after they started the process 5 years ago. If you want to advocate for us, sign up at waymo.com/dc2026!
We are in DC but right now it seems District leaders are slow-walking the regs we need after they started the process 5 years ago. If you want to advocate for us, sign up at waymo.com/dc2026!
Evasive maneuvering is also something we continue to work on (and are improving!) in this area. This kind of behavior is already a crime in CA and there is someone from rider support and our emergency response team available 24/7 to help our riders in these rare moments.
August 9, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Evasive maneuvering is also something we continue to work on (and are improving!) in this area. This kind of behavior is already a crime in CA and there is someone from rider support and our emergency response team available 24/7 to help our riders in these rare moments.
That’s not accurate. The driving task is controlled by the system. In cases where it needs additional context, there is a human in the loop that can provide yes/no style feedback. That’s an important safety practice that is common in every AV system today. waymo.com/blog/2024/05...
Fleet response: Lending a helpful hand to Waymo’s autonomously driven vehicles
The Waymo Driver autonomously navigates tens of thousands of rider-only miles across San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin daily. It can navigate common scenarios, like adhering to a crossin...
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August 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
That’s not accurate. The driving task is controlled by the system. In cases where it needs additional context, there is a human in the loop that can provide yes/no style feedback. That’s an important safety practice that is common in every AV system today. waymo.com/blog/2024/05...
Tell her we say thanks for riding!
August 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Tell her we say thanks for riding!
Everyone falls for bait sometimes
July 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Everyone falls for bait sometimes
We just need the District to create a regulatory framework for driverless ops first. Over half the country has! waymo.com/blog/2025/03....
Next stop for Waymo One: Washington, D.C.
Waymo One, the world’s leading fully autonomous ride-hailing service, will be ready for riders in the nation’s capital on the Waymo One app in 2026.
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May 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We just need the District to create a regulatory framework for driverless ops first. Over half the country has! waymo.com/blog/2025/03....
More from today's blog: waymo.com/blog/2024/12...
Waymo's First Responder Program Receives Independent Safety Confirmation
Waymo’s ongoing education and engagement with emergency responders is crucial to operating our trusted, fully autonomous Waymo One ride-hailing service. Today, we are proud to share that Waymo’s First...
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December 13, 2024 at 4:58 PM
More from today's blog: waymo.com/blog/2024/12...