Yeaaah, Waymo's self-driving taxis don't seem like they'll be ready for their 2018 launch date

It appears that Waymo's "fully self-driving" taxi service was a bit too aggressive with its 2018 launch date.

A report from The Information Tuesday paints a bleak picture out of Phoenix, Arizona, where Waymo seems to be experiencing glitches with its autonomous vehicles.

Merging into highway traffic, navigating around groups of people, turning left — these are just a few of the hurdles facing Waymo's fleet of Chrysler Pacifica minivans that the company is hoping to turn into a fully autonomous taxi service. 

The minivans often drive in the center of wide roads and stop for a full three seconds at stop signs, habits that aren't popular among some local residents. At least a dozen people told The Information, "I hate them."  Read more...

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