Waymo's robotaxis are better than some San Francisco drivers

• Waymo's autonomous robotaxis were made available to the public in San Francisco last week.
• I made two trips across the city during peak hours.
• Aside from a few minor hesitations, Waymo's autonomous driver offered a smooth rider experience.

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous taxi cab company, is now available to the public in San Francisco — a culmination of more than a decade of testing and wading through regulatory hoops.