Waymo display at the Atlanta Streets Alive event.

I visited the Waymo display at the Streets are Alive event on Peachtree St. I was hoping to speak with an ACTUAL Waymo employee about Uber. There was a young woman from Washington, D.C., who is a Waymo PR representative. I’m not sure if she’s specifically assigned to the D.C. launch or if she’s a Waymo PR person based in D.C.

On a positive note, I mentioned that we were expecting full service to begin by July 15th, and she responded with a smile, saying, “If not before.” This suggests that we might see service start sooner. She also mentioned that more Waymo cars were inbound to Atlanta, but she wouldn’t disclose the exact number.

She expressed empathy for my concerns about Uber and assured me that she would pass on my displeasure. I inquired if the contract was a one-year agreement, and she confirmed that it was a limited-term contract but wouldn’t provide any details about the duration. I also mentioned that I had the impression that Waymo wasn’t overly pleased with its relationship with Uber.  She smiled like I was on to something and said she couldn’t comment about that.

In a gesture of goodwill, she provided me with her contact information (iPhone Airplay) and encouraged me to reach out if I had any other concerns.