
- Apurva Bendre took her parents on a driverless Waymo car ride in San Francisco
- The car unlocked automatically and navigated city streets smoothly without a driver
- Apurva described the ride as safe, smooth, and more trustworthy than a manual driver
A delightful video of a driverless car ride has been making waves on social media, captivating the hearts of many. Apurva Bendre, an elite Kathak dancer and choreographer, took her parents on a thrilling ride in a Waymo, a driverless car, in San Francisco. The video showcases the family's excitement and curiosity as they experience the smooth ride. Apurva shared the clip on Instagram, and her parents' reactions left the internet mesmerised. The driverless car navigated San Francisco streets seamlessly, unlocking itself automatically and gliding smoothly through the city. The video has garnered widespread attention, with many users eager to know more about the family's experience.
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At the beginning of the video, she says, "I'm so excited to take my parents on a driverless car," and soon the video shows sneak peeks of the family's journey. We can see how the vehicle drives smoothly on its own, offering a pleasant surprise to the family. Not only that, the car unlocks itself automatically, and to begin the ride, Apurva just presses one button. Sharing the video, she wrote in the caption: "Took my parents for a ride in a Waymo, a driverless car in San Francisco - and wow, what an experience!"
The Kathak dancer further elaborated, "It felt safe, smooth, and honestly more trustworthy than a manual driver. Our first 15-minute ride wasn't enough... so we booked another one right after." Adding to the anticipation, she writes, "My parents had a lot to say about the whole thing - sharing all of that in Part 3, coming up next! Don't miss it, and if you haven't watched Part 1, go check it out first!"
The video went viral on social media, with an array of users flooding the comments section with their honest reactions. A person asked, "So fun! What was their reaction?!" Another penned, "They must be absolutely thrilled with this experience!" One more user said, "So awesome and so sweet." A humorous comment read, "If the car is driverless, then why does it have a steering wheel?" Meanwhile, the automobile company Waymo commented on the post, writing, "A generational trip."
Previously, Apurva Bendre had posted another sneak peek of her journey on Instagram. The video began with a playful twist when she asked the person seated in the driver's position: "Kitna time bhaiya, jaldi chalao na, arrey aap baat kyun nahi kar rahe ho (How much time brother, please drive fast, why are you not talking)?" The clip soon left her Instagram community excited. Take a look:
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We are super stunned by the family of three's driverless car experience. Aren't you?
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