The past is behind them and they are now focused on the future. The two companies have a new partnership. Together, they are planning to combine their self-driving technology with the shipping network of the other company.
Although a version of reality where highways are packed with self-driving semi-trucks is a long way off, the companies are angling to bring together the power of the Waymo Driver with the scale ofUber Freight's marketplace technology.
Both companies are involved in long-haul transportation. In California, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico, Waymo is testing its self-driving truck technology, which still requires a human to look over it. It's really just a standard trucking company by the way.
They hope to mount a super shipping takeover. Both companies envision a future where self-driving trucks tackle the long-haul portion of driving, easing some of the burden of the increasing demand for freight while also enabling drivers to shift into short-haul jobs that enhance the occupation's quality of life
The roll out of the service will be gradual. The pilot set of trucks will be added to the freight network of the ride-sharing company. Other freight carriers with Waymo-equipped trucks will be allowed to join in as well.
In the past, you may have heard of a solo attempt at the self-driving thing. It didn't work out. Elaine Herzberg was the first person to die from a self-driving vehicle.
They already owe a lot to Waymo. The company won $245 million in company equity from the lawsuit. The legal troubles began when Otto was acquired by the ride-sharing company. Anthony Levandowski, the founder of Otto, brought confidential company secrets with him when he left the company to start a new one. There was chaos in the corporate world. Levandowski was pardoned by Trump.
The company that wants to take away your steering wheel has had other difficulties as well. Its cars were getting confused and going to the same dead end street.
Let bygones be bygones and follow the company leads. No steering wheels, no drivers, no problems, it's time to embrace the open road. What could happen?
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