Visually impaired Waymo users in CA say riding in a Waymo gives them a feeling of independence and spares them the discrimination they face from human drivers (Sonia A. Rao/New York Times)

May 27, 2026 - 03:34
Updated: 2 months ago
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A visually impaired rider taps a white cane on the sidewalk while checking directions on a smartphone.

Sonia A. Rao / New York Times:
Visually impaired Waymo users in CA say riding in a Waymo gives them a feeling of independence and spares them the discrimination they face from human drivers  —  Ruben Brunt hopped off a ferry, tapped his white cane against the sidewalk and held his phone to his ear to listen for directions.

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