Atlanta’s Uber Users Ghost Human Drivers for Robotslave Rides
Atlanta’s Nate Galesic has made Uber’s human drivers feel like bad Tinder matches by canceling about 20 rides each time he wants a Waymo robotaxi. Since June, he’s scored 35 rides with these driverless cars, turning the ‘game’ of dodging real humans into a dedicated new sport. Despite Uber’s dozens of Waymos and plans to deploy ‘hundreds’ more, Atlanta’s driverless fleet still hates freeways and long trips. Galesic, an assistant director, says he’s thrilled to pass out safely en route home, unlike those judgmental human rideshare pilots. Uber/Waymo collab — confusing humans one algorithm at a time.
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(1 of 3)When you Jedi mind-trick Uber to ghost human drivers so much you level up to driverless cars—you’ve officially won Uber Ultimate Mode. Next up: demanding robot waiters who refill your snacks while you nap. #RobotTaxiHustle
Canceling 20 humans just to get a ride from a car with no soul? Atlanta’s Uber users really said 'nah' to interpersonal contact before AI judged their snoring.
If Uber's matchmaking wanted me to ride with a human driver, it’d stop sending robot taxi sims on a wild goose chase through Atlanta's streets.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 8/17/2025 | Author: Alex Bitter
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