Waymo is set to launch driverless rides in Denver soon, with the company announcing on July 8 that rides will begin "in a matter of weeks" on a limited scale for employees, followed by a public expansion "soon" after. Waymo’s vehicles have been driving around Denver since last year, mapping roads and adjusting for winter conditions with human operators. Public reaction has been mixed: objectors cite job displacement and ethical issues, while supporters point to lower crash rates and reported cases of sexual violence by rideshare drivers. In Westword comment sections, readers expressed frustration with AI reliance, questioned how driverless vehicles will handle winter roads, and shared curiosity or excitement about the debut. One reader commented, "They didn’t really get a good winter to test these things out."