Uber users in Atlanta are increasingly canceling rides with human drivers to secure a trip in one of Waymo’s self-driving cars, turning the process into a game of persistence. This trend, sparked by Waymo’s integration into Uber’s app in June 2025, highlights growing excitement for autonomous vehicles (AVs) but raises concerns for human drivers. This professional, reader-friendly news blog explores the phenomenon, its impact, and what it means for the future of ridesharing, crafted for those following tech and mobility trends. The Trend: Chasing Waymo Robotaxis What’s Happening: Atlanta riders, like resident Nate Galesic, are repeatedly declining human-driven rides to match with Waymo’s AVs, sometimes canceling over 20 rides in an hour. Another user, Andrew Nerney, took five Waymo trips,...