Waymo is coming, and we must act.

Reece Martin · 16 Oct 2026

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Our reading
Waymo and driverless vehicles will have significant long-term implications for the transportation system, especially in North America.

Their wordsWaymo and driverless vehicles have enormous long-term implications for the transportation system, particularly in North America where road capacity is very high.
Our reading
Poor policy regarding driverless vehicles could lead to short-term traffic congestion and chaos.

Their wordsPoor policy will lead to a mess in the short term, with vehicles blocking traffic, driving congestion, and creating chaos.
Our reading
The cost of driverless vehicle services is likely to eventually become lower than the cost of Uber services.

Their wordsOf course, over time, this price difference is likely to flip.

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