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A few decades ago, the idea of a self-driving car sounded like science fiction.

You're here.

But now, these cars are becoming pretty commonplace in cities like San Francisco, L.A., Phoenix.

My ride is here. I'm taking Waymo.

One of the leaders in the self-driving car industry is Waymo.

Thank you.

And passengers have taken to social media to share their experiences.

Y'all, I always want to try one of these things, and babe, I'm about to do it.

With a wide range of reactions.

It was so weird having no driver in this seat.

Y'all, I cannot believe this.

I mean, I've got this whole car to myself driving on the road.

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