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Mon May 25, 2026, 01:32 PM Monday

Waymo gives the blind a new independence [View all]


This article highlights a group of people finding new independence with the Waymo cars. I would be one tomorrow for my elderly mother who can no longer drive if they were available everywhere. This is the biggest complaint she has is her loss of independence. I wish I could give it back to her. I also wish they were in every city for my 20 something daughters to use. I hate worrying that some driver could try and take advantage of them if they are alone. A 24/7 driverless service would benefit all women. I understand that there are some technical problems, but I would take them 100 times over for my mother and daughters.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/us/waymo-robot-taxis-blind.html?smid=url-share
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