DoorDash Launches Driverless Delivery Service Using Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles in Phoenix
Summary
DoorDash launches driverless delivery service in Phoenix using Waymo's autonomous Jaguar SUVs, requiring customers to walk to the curb and unlock vehicle trunks via app to retrieve orders from DashMart stores as the company pushes automation to cut labor costs.
Key Points
- DoorDash partners with Waymo to use autonomous Jaguar SUVs for delivery services in Phoenix, starting with DashMart convenience stores
- Customers must walk to the curb and use the DoorDash app to unlock the vehicle's trunk to retrieve their orders, with no human driver assistance
- This represents DoorDash's continued effort to reduce labor costs through automation, following previous partnerships with sidewalk delivery robots