Waymo is arguably the closest thing to flying cars we have in 2025. However, how cool it is, that doesn’t mean it’s foolproof. Or in this case, rainproof. As a resident of Phoenix, AZ, myself, it can be scary when it starts pouring rain, especially since parts of the Valley are low-lying. Fast-forward to a few days ago, and Reddit started popping off with posts about Waymo’s drowning themselves on the side of the road, and honestly, same. Autonomous cars do have the freedom to drive into a puddle and then shut off, and thanks to my fellow Phoenicians, we get an all-access view. Weather-proofing an EV sounds unlikely, but perhaps someone at Waymo HQ could consider a precipitation function or mode so that unlucky riders aren’t stuck in…..