Indian woman takes parents on a thrill ride in San Francisco’s driverless taxi!
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Take your experience further with Premium access. Thought-provoking Opinions, Expert Analysis, In-depth Insights and other Member Only BenefitsIn a fascinating moment that highlights the advancements in technology, an Indian woman in San Francisco recently treated her parents to a ride in a driverless taxi, showcasing the excitement around autonomous vehicles.
The video was shared by Instagram user Apurva Bendre.
Seated in the back, the parents are seen beaming with joy as they enjoy every moment of the ride. Bendre revealed that their first ride in the driverless car lasted just 15 minutes. As the car arrives, it unlocks itself automatically, and the family takes their seats. Bendre then presses the start button to begin the ride.
Apurva captioned the video, “Took my parents for a ride in a Waymo, a driverless car in San Francisco and wow, what an experience. It felt safe, smooth and honestly more trustworthy than a manual driver. Our first 15-minute ride wasn’t enough, so we booked another one right after. My parents had a lot to say about the whole thing."
Soon after the clip went viral on social media, Waymo, the driverless taxi service, reacted to the family’s joyful experience with a heartwarming reply: “A generational trip."
Reacting to the post, a user wrote, “They must be absolutely thrilled with this experience! 😍."
When a person asked, “So fun. What was their reaction?" another replied, “They said I drive better."
An individual jokingly stated, “The car is possessed."