Waymo is duping us all with its new self-driving taxi service

Well, Waymo did it. It launched a self-driving taxi service before the end of 2018. This is, on the surface, exactly what it said it would do, and it didn't even come down to the wire — it's only Dec. 5. 

But a closer examination shows this isn't what Waymo once promised eager would-be riders.

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Basically, Waymo slapped a "launch" label to its already-existing early rider self-driving car service, started charging its select group of about 400 preexisting customers for rides, and is letting them talk about the experience and even bring a guest along for a ride. Read more...

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