By Kathy Cline
For the first time in the U.S., a public transportation agency and a private company are teaming up.
Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith says his agency and Waymo are working together to bring driverless transportation to more people — and more people to public transportation.
At Tuesday’s announcement, Smith said embracing change is much better than running away from or denying it.
“What are the opportunities that are opening up [in public transportation]?” he said. “What are opportunities that will be made available?”