Episode 34: Waymo Drives In Farmers Market, Illegal Dasher Shot & More on The Rideshare Zone Podcast
1h 0m | Sep 23, 2026Welcome to the 34th episode of The Rideshare Zone with your host, Shawn, The Colorado Rideshare Guy. In this episode, we dive into the wild autonomous tech taking over our streets and the serious safety issues rocking the gig economy. From shocking delivery driver shooting to the future of Waymo robotaxis Driving through the Denver Pearl Street Farmers Market. do not miss this one! Let’s get into the chat and join the convo!
đź“Ś Waymo vehicles were caught on video driving through a Denver Farmers Market and Octoberfest.
đź“ŚThe Minneapolis City Council is hearing feedback on a proposed ordinance to require a "human monitor" earning minimum wage behind the wheel of autonomous vehicles. Council members think this will prevent local rideshare drivers from losing their jobs to companies like Waymo.
đź“Ś St. Petersburg, Florida city council members voted unanimously to explore bringing autonomous food delivery robots to areas with heavy restaurant concentration. While some bar owners believe it will bring extra business, local food delivery workers are calling the robots an attack on their collective livelihoods.
đź“Ś A 28-year-old DoorDash worker was shot by ICE during a law enforcement operation in Austin, Texas. The Department of Homeland Security stated the individual was from Venezuela, entered the country illegally, and had a final order of removal.
đź“Ś A 50-year-old Uber driver was arrested and released on bond after being accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old female passenger near Cal State San Marcos. Uber confirmed the driver was removed from the platform as soon as the incident was reported.
đź“ŚTexas has officially started flying taxi testing under a program called Project Nexus. Joby Aviation is running a campaign testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in controlled airspaces, including DFW International Airport.
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