12h agoTimothy B. Lee points out California rules let 17-year-olds drive but ban them from riding unaccompanied in WaymosT1 top authorA 2020 CPUC decision bans unaccompanied minors from AVs.Original postTITimothy B. Lee@binarybitsWait so in California a 17-year-old can drive a car but can't be a passenger in a Waymo by herself?11:53 AM · Jun 3, 2026SentimentSentimentPos33.3%Neg66.7%Positive users argue Waymo's safety edge makes the California ban on minors riding alone unnecessary, while negative users call the rule tyrannical overreach that erodes childhood freedoms and favors unions.6 comments with sentiment. View comments.