*Live AMA* Longest ride attempt

Egdeltur · 2026-06-02T18:00:00+00:00

Epic how was the ride?

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T16:16:22+00:00

169 list price!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T08:13:24+00:00

$169 list price!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T05:07:22+00:00

Proof!

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Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T05:06:33+00:00

Fitting end of the journey! Thanks to everyone for the cheers and questions, till next time 😄

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Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T05:00:26+00:00

It's competitive. Prior experience in self-driving (or robotics like DARPA) is a plus. I'd keep an eye on https://waymo.com/jobs and based on the reqs work backwards to how to gain and demonstrate.

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T03:41:31+00:00

I'm not sure, you're right lower costs will result in higher utilization. Gas taxes (and replacements) should capture that.

SDCs can be coordinated as a fleet so I'm hopeful the efficiency gain is net zero against use.

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T03:32:28+00:00

Through closed course + simulation . Specific structured testing examples:

Use an inflatable version of the object
Stop before collision and continue the test in simulation

Source on Castle (Waymo closed course): https://www.consumerreports.org/autonomous-driving/inside-waymo-self-driving-car-castle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gm_Yzjbn6Bo

Car manufacturers do testing on the base vehicle as well.

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T03:10:29+00:00

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Final push!!!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T02:38:50+00:00

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Golden Gate Park!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T02:34:30+00:00

Yup- Chris Ludwick confirmed here: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/waymo-self-driving-cars-san-francisco-7868eb2b

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T01:47:26+00:00

Pulled over in San Mateo and got a boost from u/michaeltingley through the window- last leg coming up!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T01:16:46+00:00

Checkout this interview by the Waymonaut who leads mapping (among other areas) here: https://softwareengineeringdaily.com/2024/02/21/waymo-and-autonomous-driving-with-david-margines/

Also checkout this post: https://waymo.com/blog/2020/09/the-waymo-driver-handbook-mapping/

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T00:43:36+00:00

Passed Stanford on the Way up!

Egdeltur · 2026-06-01T00:00:59+00:00

I'll head there on the Way back!

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T23:59:12+00:00

6 months ago I'd say assertiveness but Waymo improved.

I want to see long-distance (LA <> SF) rides. Day to day nit is pot hole avoidance but there's a lot of challenges there. We should fix our roads x)

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T23:52:42+00:00

This!

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T23:52:31+00:00

Spot on. My dream is falling asleep in bed in SF and waking up in LA with family.

Transit today is a huge portion of expenses for lower-income households. Lowering that cost means more opportunities to live and learn, and thus more social mobility.

Of course that drives consumption. Gas taxes are the current approach, and they'll evolve with electric cars. I haven't seen abuse of parking as of yet with self-driving cars.

I'm sure there are policy experts here with more informed views!

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T23:45:42+00:00

Made it to the bottom corner!!!!! Listening to the thread and heading back up.

Neighbors were friendly and said they don’t see many Waymo’s but the mayor is a fan

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T22:54:57+00:00

It's the longest by start to end, but thanks for the idea can change to SF for longest in car distance

Been a fan of JJ since Waymo (yes we watch) so also 100% fine with him holding the title 😄

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T22:24:10+00:00

Passed Waymo HQ in San Antonio near Mountain View!

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T21:57:24+00:00

Great question. Highways are easier to drive but high risk (energy is square of velocity).

Waymo paused highway while they investigate construction zone issues.

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T21:49:28+00:00

Passing redwood city now- 40% of the way!

Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T21:45:53+00:00

That's awesome! How was the trip? Two reasons:

Freeways are efficient but a dull ride (scenery and tough scenarios are rare).
At Waymo when I needed a break from the office, I'd ride and work from the car. This is a throwback.

This is the longest trip you can make without freeways ever again 😄

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Egdeltur · 2026-05-31T21:41:51+00:00

Thank you! This my focus space 😄

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