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aduffytoday at 5:36 PM2 repliesview on HN

> “I never got my driver's license, and I rely on Waymo to commute to an office every day," said Sarah Paige Roland, a Waymo rider in Phoenix. "I get privacy, time back, a safe ride, and I'm not obligated to talk to someone that I don't want to talk to."

I recognize that this is a luxury product but I kind of laughed out loud at this testimonial. The amount of privilege you need to have to grow up and live in *Arizona* without ever learning how to drive is insane.


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ativzzztoday at 5:41 PM

Alternatively, consider the person is disabled and is physically incapable of driving.

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teaearlgraycoldtoday at 6:30 PM

And then spend at least $800/month commuting.