Waymo Now on DoorDash ... - CleanTechnica

Waymo has partnered with DoorDash to launch fully autonomous delivery services in the Phoenix metro area, starting with DashMart locations. Customers selecting the Standard delivery option on the DoorDash app may have their orders delivered by Waymo’s self-driving vehicles. When assigned a Waymo vehicle, customers receive instructions via the app to unlock the trunk and retrieve their order, streamlining the autonomous delivery process. This initiative marks a significant step in integrating autonomous technology into local commerce, although it raises concerns about the impact on human delivery jobs. The service currently focuses on DashMart deliveries, with plans to expand to more local merchants in the future. Phoenix, known for its favorable weather conditions for self-driving technology, continues to be a primary testing ground and launch city for Waymo’s innovations. The article also speculates on the potential expansion of this partnership to other cities where Waymo’s robotaxi services are active or soon to be active, including major markets like San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, and Atlanta. This