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What snow and ice? We don't get much of that anymore.
That was actually the last thing I am worried about here. I really want to see how Waymo does with NYC drivers and obstacles(double parking on block where sometimes you have to pull in your mirrors just to get by(if you even take the chance instead of just laying on your horn). In some neighborhoods it can be so annoying.
There are a few days a year where it would be a major challenge. I've long wondered if there will be a time when AVs are good enough that it doesn't make sense for humans to make a living driving but not good enough to handle edge cases. Imagine leaving the Garden after a Rangers game, realizing it's snowing, and seeing the streets devoid of cabs.
I think what OP means is Waymo's most challenging rollouts will be to places that do get lots of snow and ice.