Comedian AY Rides Driverless Jaguar I-PACE Robotaxi In The US, Reacts To Futuristic Technology

Nigerian comedian and actor Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has experienced the future of transportation firsthand after taking a ride in a driverless robotaxi in the United States.

The comedian shared footage of the unusual trip online, showing himself seated in the front passenger seat of a Jaguar I-PACE electric SUV operating without a human driver behind the wheel.

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In the video, AY appeared fascinated by the technology as the electric SUV navigated the road on its own. His reaction highlighted his surprise at experiencing a ride in a car that could drive itself without human intervention.

“I entered Uber in Atlanta… na Jaguar, but driver no dey! 😳😂 Oyibo don use technology make motor drive itself. Meanwhile, for Africa, our jazz na to dey turn people into yam. 😆🤣😂. When our own juju go upgrade?” he wrote while injecting his usual humour into the experience.

The experience offered AY a close-up look at how autonomous vehicles are increasingly becoming part of everyday transportation in developed countries, particularly in the United States and China.

The Jaguar I-PACE used by the popular comedian is operated as part of Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service, which allows passengers to request a ride without a conventional driver controlling the vehicle.

Unlike conventional ride-hailing services, the robotaxi relies on an array of cameras, sensors, radar and other autonomous-driving technologies to perceive its surroundings and make driving decisions.

For AY, the trip offered an opportunity to experience a technology that could reshape urban transportation, particularly as companies continue working to make driverless mobility safer and more widely available.

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