# I’ve surrendered to LA’s robot invasion after discovering an unexpected pleasure in the back seat

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ive-surrendered-to-las-robot-invasion-after-discovering-an-unexpected-pleasure-in-the-back-seat/
- Published: 2026-11-09T01:13:02+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T01:20:59+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/opinion/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-about-robots-and-love-waymo/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Waymo has expanded to three more South Bay cities.
- The writer values privacy and calm in driverless rides.
- Safety, surveillance and driver livelihoods remain concerns.

## Summary

The writer says they have grown comfortable with Waymo’s driverless cars in Los Angeles, valuing their quiet, reliable rides and privacy. The expansion of robotaxis matters because it brings the technology to more communities while raising questions about road safety, jobs and how people want to travel.

Waymo began operating in Los Angeles in 2024 and has expanded to Torrance, El Segundo and Manhattan Beach. The article cites about 40,000 car accidents a year in Los Angeles, or roughly 110 a day, and notes that Waymo reports fewer serious crashes in some categories than comparable human-driven vehicles. It also highlights concerns about questionable manoeuvres, cleaning, surveillance and the impact on drivers’ livelihoods, while arguing that passengers can now choose between a human driver and a quieter, more private ride.

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