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bydgatwood ( 11270 ) writes:
Don't they know how to close a door remotely? Move forward a few feet. Rapidly accelerate backwards and then slam on the brakes hard.
Better yet, install door closer mechanisms like Tesla uses. It can't be that expensive. At that price, ten closes per door would just about cover the parts cost of doing it right.
bymysidia ( 191772 ) writes:
Better yet, install door closer mechanisms like Tesla uses. It can't be that expensive.
The article mentions seatbelts jammed in doors. Personally I think Tesla should make clear instructions to the passenger to ensure the door is fully closed before leaving. And if the passenger chooses to disobey the directive, then the passenger should be responsible to pay a charge for this.
At this point it is not Waymo's responsibility to implement a risky forced closing mechanism. If the passenger neglects the
byjhecht ( 143058 ) writes:
The first time a passenger gets whacked for $50+ for not closing the door may be the last time they take a Waymo.
bymartin-boundary ( 547041 ) writes:
Exactly. This silicon valley techbro culture disconnect is off the charts.
First Law Of Car Robotics: "The customer is always right"
byAvitarX ( 172628 ) writes:
Is it?
I saw a comment from a random person suggesting the fee. Nothing from a tech bro.
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