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marcuscnelson

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #690 on: April 21, 2025, 12:43:45 PM »
I just wanna know how I can get that "driver" (AV babysitter?) job... seems like a pretty sweet deal. Just watch and make sure the AV doesn't crash itself!

If you're serious, this actually appears to be the listing:

https://transdevna.jobs/jacksonville-fl/autonomous-vehicle-specialist/6BA019AB326C4ECEAA1116CEA9089E15/job/

I guess Beep is subcontracting the attendant jobs out to Transdev for whatever reason.
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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #691 on: April 21, 2025, 10:26:38 PM »
^ $19 to $22 and so-so benefits for all the things they claim are required for this job description?  Good luck with that in this job market.

Below are my favorite parts that make it clear we are hiring cut-rate bus drivers, not operating truly autonomous vehicles that would not need this kind of person.  So, to beat a dead horse, what is the point of this project?

I guess the requirement to be able to "operate alternative modes of transportation such as a bicycle or scooter" applies when the vehicle fails to work autonomously  ;D.  This is a real high tech operation, for sure!

*L2 Specialists are responsible for safely operating and evaluating self-driving vehicles in autonomous mode, providing ride-hail services to the public...
*Operate an AV for 6-8 hours per day, up to 5 days per week...
*Maintain Transdev’s high standard of safety inside and outside the vehicle.
*Drive in a variety of environmental conditions on both defined and undefined routes while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
*Provide rides in autonomous vehicles to the general public while ensuring a safe and positive experience.
*Ensure excellent customer service while assisting passengers in boarding, disembarking, and transitioning to a rescue vehicle if needed.
*Role will likely evolve from more behind the wheel initially to more technical requirements to potential calibrate, dispatch and ensure maximum online time for the AV.
*Ability to parallel park with minimal assistance.
*Must be able to perform your shift from a compact crossover vehicle; periodically exposed to the elements and outdoors.
*Most work is accomplished outdoors or in a vehicle.
*Work may require exposure to inclement weather and or extreme environments.
*May need to operate alternative modes of transportation such as a bicycle or scooter.
*Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of application.
*Does not have more than 1 point on the driving record (California), or one non-major moving violation in the preceding three years.
*Has not had any driver’s license suspension or revocation based on driving or operating any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or any drug in the past 10 years.
*Never been the at-fault driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident that resulted in injury or death of any person..
*Employees must maintain an acceptable Driving Record suitable to being approved to drive as part of their regular duties.


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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #692 on: April 21, 2025, 10:52:26 PM »
^ $19 to $22 per hour is actually better than Beep is paying their attendants in Altamonte Springs or Lake Nona, so take that as you will.

There are also listings for Utility Workers (essentially charging, cleaning, and fixing the vans), Automated Driving Systems Support Technicians, Command Center Agents, and a Command Center Supervisor. Some exciting new high-tech jobs in Jacksonville's autonomous vehicle industry.
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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #693 on: April 21, 2025, 11:15:11 PM »
Meanwhile, they can’t even keep the Skyway running on a normal schedule.

https://x.com/JTAFLA/status/1912579586220556525

Even worse with buses, obviously.

Public transportation is at an absolute crisis point in this city.

You cannot have an equitable city with genuine opportunities for class mobility if those who need public transportation most can’t rely it on to get them from Point A to Point B dependably.

And we’re “fixing it” by leveraging decades of gas tax and half a billion dollars to circulate the affluent around a 3-mile loop.

Disgraceful.

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #694 on: April 21, 2025, 11:45:04 PM »
^ The need for quality and sufficient mass transit is about to increase dramatically following the tariffs on cars and car parts.  Large parts of our population are no longer going to be able to afford to buy and maintain cars and will be looking to public transit for affordable transportation as their only alternative.  Jacksonville is woefully unprepared for this scenario and has nothing on the drawing boards to address it.

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #695 on: April 24, 2025, 11:16:11 PM »
This quote from a CNBC article on Google's Waymo autonomous vehicle company today:

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After about a decade of promises and missed deadlines, Tesla still does not offer a vehicle that’s safe to use without a human at the wheel ready to steer or brake at all times.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/waymo-reports-250000-paid-robotaxi-rides-per-week-in-us.html

Somehow, per JTA, they are leapfrogging Tesla.  Wonder how that is?

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #696 on: April 24, 2025, 11:21:27 PM »
JTA doesn't call the driver behind the wheel a human. They are an attendant!
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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #697 on: April 25, 2025, 04:48:05 PM »
This quote from a CNBC article on Google's Waymo autonomous vehicle company today:

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After about a decade of promises and missed deadlines, Tesla still does not offer a vehicle that’s safe to use without a human at the wheel ready to steer or brake at all times.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/24/waymo-reports-250000-paid-robotaxi-rides-per-week-in-us.html

Somehow, per JTA, they are leapfrogging Tesla.  Wonder how that is?

And Waymo has already jumped Tesla re: innovation in the electric automated car space.

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #698 on: May 04, 2025, 08:29:27 PM »

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Re: Is U2C serious? Help me make it make sense....
« Reply #699 on: May 04, 2025, 08:42:14 PM »
Let us know how the ride is lol
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