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A: Hey there! Have you heard about the latest news?
B: No, what's up?

A: Waymo and DoorDash are teaming up for a cool project! They're going to test self-driving cars for deliveries in Phoenix.

B: Wow, really? That sounds exciting! So it won't be just robotaxis anymore?

A: Exactly! They've been experimenting with delivery too, and this partnership is a big step. They want to see if customers prefer getting their groceries from an autonomous car instead of human delivery.

B: That's interesting! How will it work exactly?

A: Well, you order food or groceries through the DoorDash app like usual. Then, a driverless Waymo vehicle, like a Jaguar I-Pace, will pick up your order and bring it to you. When it arrives, you'll use the DoorDash app to get your stuff from the trunk.

B: Hmmm... that could be convenient, but also a bit unusual since I have to go out to get the items myself.

A: Yeah, that's the big test they're trying to figure out. If the convenience of an autonomous vehicle delivery outweighs human hand-off at your doorstep.

B: I can see both sides, but it's worth a try! I wonder what other cities they might expand to if this works well in Phoenix.
Summary
Waymo and DoorDash partner for a self-driving car delivery test in Phoenix. The aim is to evaluate customer preference for autonomous vehicle grocery deliveries, using the DoorDash app for ordering and retrieval. If successful, potential expansion to other cities is considered.
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URL: https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/16/waymo-dips-its-wheels-back-into-delivery-this-time-with-doordash/#conversation

Date: Oct. 17, 2025

Notes: 2025-10-17

Created: 2025/10/17 08:12

Updated: 2025/12/08 00:08

Last Read: 2025/10/17 08:49