Waymo is asking DoorDash drivers to shut the doors of its self-driving cars

3 months ago

Waymo's autonomous cars are operating in six cities but face issues like doors being left open, rendering them immobile.
DoorDash drivers in Atlanta are paid to close Waymo car doors as part of a pilot program to keep vehicles operational.
Waymo and DoorDash confirmed the legitimacy of a Reddit post detailing this unusual gig opportunity.
The partnership between Waymo and DoorDash includes autonomous food and grocery deliveries in Phoenix.
Waymo pays gig workers to close doors because immobilized vehicles disrupt traffic and service.
In Los Angeles, Waymo collaborates with Honk, offering higher payments for door-closing services.
Future Waymo vehicles will feature automated door closures to eliminate this issue.

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