Today’s post comes from Josie-Dee Li, who works at Einride charging electric & autonomous trucks and writes about AVs, charging, and product in a personal capacity at Electrons & Asphalt.
I have loved these little trolley designs since I first saw them on Olli back in like 2016. This was a great dispatch, and it was news to me that these were on the street in SF. So psyched to see that is moving.
Thanks for sharing about it and giving this detailed account! It was great! Go, Zoox!
Agreed on the PUDU inefficiency, but I do think it's improved over time. In fact, the PUDO point near my apt has changed twice now after I gave repeated feedback that it wasn't working well. The newest one has been consistently good so far (meaning it no longer loops around the block to try again). I expect this to continue improving, especially as they add more vehicles to the fleet and riders off the waitlist.
The rider-first design (including vehicle form factor, lights, sound cues, and even the consistently fresh smell of the car) is delightful every time, even if the initial novelty has worn off.
I would totally ride in a Zoox. Unfortunately, I'm in Montana.
Come visit SF or try it in Vegas!
I have loved these little trolley designs since I first saw them on Olli back in like 2016. This was a great dispatch, and it was news to me that these were on the street in SF. So psyched to see that is moving.
Thanks for sharing about it and giving this detailed account! It was great! Go, Zoox!
Agreed on the PUDU inefficiency, but I do think it's improved over time. In fact, the PUDO point near my apt has changed twice now after I gave repeated feedback that it wasn't working well. The newest one has been consistently good so far (meaning it no longer loops around the block to try again). I expect this to continue improving, especially as they add more vehicles to the fleet and riders off the waitlist.
The rider-first design (including vehicle form factor, lights, sound cues, and even the consistently fresh smell of the car) is delightful every time, even if the initial novelty has worn off.