Waymo is one of the big names in self driving tech, based in California. Besides the tech and innovation, Waymo is really trying to help women. How? Well, for a lot of us, getting from place to place isn’t that simple. It’s about feeling safe.
All women had to go through those moments: waiting alone for a ride at night, dealing with uncomfortable interactions with drivers, constantly being on alert or scared that the worse could happen.
Personally, I got harassed several times on train/bus and taxi drivers often asked me uncomfortable questions or made weird jokes. It can be exhausting and dangerous. That’s where Waymo comes in. No driver, no small talk if you don’t want it, no weird vibes. Just a car that shows up and gets you where you’re going: no drama, no danger.
The tech behind it is super smart and advanced: cameras, sensors and AI that actually follows the rules (like no speeding or sketchy driving). But more importantly, the whole experience is designed to make you feel safe, respected and in control. Even though it’s driverless, the experience is still human centered.
For women, this could be a real game changer. Whether you’re heading to class, picking up groceries or out late with friends, knowing your ride isn’t a risk, that’s freedom! That’s reclaiming your space, having less fear and anxiety when moving through the world. Waymo isn’t everywhere yet and there’s still work to do to make it accessible, but it’s a step in the right direction. The kind of future where we don’t have to carry our keys between the knuckles or send our location to friends because “just in case”.
At 4B, we believe safety should be a basic right, not a privilege. It feels like Waymo gets that! They’re not just building tech at this point: they’re listening to women and creating something that supports our freedom. One ride at a time. ♀
“Knowing that you don’t have to worry about a human being making the decision to speed, to go fast, to engage into a street race, to drive under the influence, to be texting and driving. That’s a secure feeling that I have and that I like.” – Lili Trujillo Puckett
