Uber drivers in Atlanta will soon have the opportunity to welcome a lot of futuristic driving. The company said on Tuesday that it opened its list of interests for people who want to jump in A. Wejmo A vehicle driver. Joining the list will increase one's chances of matching slave when the service starts in Atlanta this summer.
This is the latest expansion of Uber and Wejmo Partnership. Companies already have teamed up in Phoenixwhere drivers can greet robotax from the Uber application and get their Uber eats a meal delivered by an autonomous car. Uber began offering Veimo rides in Austin, Texas, in March after Opening a list of interests there the previous month.
In the launch of Atlanta's launch, Veimo allowed employees to greet robotaxes in the city. Now, members of the general public will also have a chance to climb the ship as well.
Unlike other cities where Veimo works, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, interested drivers in Austin and Atlanta will not have to take over the department Wammo one application. Instead, they can only invoke robotaxi through the Uber application. This can help reduce the entry barrier and entice more people to try robotaxes. (In Phoenix, drivers can choose between using the Waymo One or Uber application to ride.)
To join the Atlanta interest list, make sure the Uber app is updated, and then go to Account > Settings, And find Autonomous vehicles under Driving Preferences Menu. Then click Join the interest list.
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Drivers joining the list of interests can be tapped to drive Veimo before the public. They will be notified in the application and by email if selected. After their first trip to Veimo, customers will receive up to $ 10 at Uber Cash, which expires after 30 days. They will also be encouraged to provide feedback on their autonomous driving.
The service will start 65 square miles from Atlanta, with plans for future expansion, says Uber. Customers will pay the same prices they would make for Uberx, Uber Green, Uber Comfort or Uber Comfort Electric Ride and see in advance prices in the application. They can unlock the vehicle and start the trip all from the Uber application.
In my experience, Waymo's greeting in San Francisco through the Waymo One app tends to be more expensive than the call of a man-made man. Having the opportunity to call robotia over a single application (it's probably already on your phone) and Paying the same price you would make for a standard Uber driving can encourage more people to get out of their comfort zone. And while Watching the steering spinning itself For the first time it can be unnoticed, you get used to it quickly.
As part of the Uber-Waymo partnership, Uber will manage tasks such as vehicle cleaning and repair, while “Veimo will continue to be responsible for testing and working for the Wamo driver, including road assistance and certain driver support features,” the companies said.
Together with Veimo, Uber collaborates with 13 other autonomous vehicles. For years, the driving company has been working on developing its own driving technology, but sold that operation to Aurora in 2020. Now it seems to be focused on boosting collaboration with companies like Veimo – what was Once seen as a fierce competitor.
Fast -growing, competitive space
The self -driving scene is relatively newborn, with Vejmo undoubtedly the indictment. In the ownership of Amazon Zamx recently announced his Expanding in Los Angeles And he is currently conducting testing in many cities as Veimo. Startups like Avrid, Nuro and May Mobility are also part of the drive race.
Other companies did not oppose too. Late last year, Generaleral Motors pulled the plug On his cruise robotaxi investment, deciding to focus instead of advanced driver assistance technology. Even Apple has lifted its plans for a car by driving.
The biggest challenges for driving companies include high costs and regulatory obstacles. Cruise was suspended indefinitely in 2023 after one of her vehicles in San Francisco hit a pedestrian. Wejmo and Zox were also included in a string incidents Over the years.
However, companies maintained the safety of their appropriate vehicles and technology – especially compared to human drivers. A Waymo's data center Posted in September, it states that after driving over 22 million miles, its self-driving technology was included in “73% less accidents causing injuries and 48% less accidents reported to police than human drivers.” And in An open letter Last year, Zux's chief security officer noted that “data from the National Administration for Traffic Safety on the highway show that 94% of accidents are caused by human choice or error.”
To convince all the nerves, Uber says Veimo drivers can access human support 24/7 through the Uber application and the interior of the vehicle (front and back screens allow you to quickly call customer support).
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