Opinion: Get Waymos off our streets
After a successful 5 years of operation in Arizona, self-driving Waymos have returned to New York, following a 2021 visit for weather data collection.
Despite the initial excitement, New York State and Governor Kathy Hochul must resist the deployment of Waymo's autonomous cars, as they pose a significant threat to jobs and the city's unique cab culture.
- Threat to jobs: approximately 130,000 taxi and for-hire drivers face potential career loss.
- Degradation of the city's unique culture and identity.
- Inability to handle the unpredictable pedestrian and street life ecosystem.
New York City’s roughly 130,000 taxi and for-hire drivers face almost certain career death if these robotaxis progress into the city.
History shows the devastating impact of ride-hailing apps, as seen in 2015 when Uber and Lyft expanded to New York, outnumbering cabs 5.2 to 1.
Author's summary: Waymos pose a significant threat to NYC's job market and culture.
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