自动驾驶难跨最后1厘米：估值千亿美元的Waymo竟需美版“外卖小哥”关车门

Group 1 - Waymo is conducting a pilot project in Atlanta, allowing delivery drivers from DoorDash to close the doors of its autonomous vehicles for a fee, highlighting the reliance on human intervention for basic tasks despite advanced technology [1][2] - A DoorDash driver was reportedly offered $11.25 to close a Waymo vehicle's door, indicating the company's strategy to utilize gig economy workers for operational tasks [1] - Waymo's valuation reached $126 billion in a recent funding round, and it is a key component of Alphabet's "Other Bets" segment, which aims to address significant issues across various industries [2] Group 2 - The "Other Bets" segment of Alphabet reported an operating loss of $7.5 billion last year, which includes $2.1 billion in equity compensation expenses attributed to Waymo [2] - Waymo is also compensating users from independent roadside assistance company Honk to close the doors of its autonomous taxis, with payments up to $24 for closing a door in Los Angeles [2] - The company is expanding its autonomous taxi services across six markets in the U.S. and plans to extend to more cities this year [2]