Overview
- Waymo and DoorDash confirmed a pilot in Atlanta that alerts nearby Dashers to close doors left ajar so robotaxis can return to service.
- A Reddit screenshot showed one offer paying $6.25 upfront plus $5 after verification to close a door about 0.7 miles away.
- Waymo vehicles cannot depart with an open door, making quick human intervention valuable for keeping cars moving and avoiding traffic disruptions.
- The companies declined to specify who funds the payouts or the full pay structure; Waymo has also used Honk in Los Angeles, where similar tasks reportedly paid up to about $24.
- Waymo runs fully autonomous service in six U.S. markets and says future vehicles will automate door closure, with no timeframe provided.