Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
So we had a choice: wait for a Tesla Robotaxi… or test Waymo in the middle of an Austin monsoon. Guess which one we picked?
This ride was not your average autonomous cruise. Lightning? Check. Flooding? Yep. A parking lot sprint that would make a Navy SEAL second-guess his life choices? Absolutely.
Watch as we:
- Got soaked trying to board the car Waymo almost brought to the curb
- Wonder out loud whether LIDAR does anything in a storm
- Ride through flash floods while EDM blasts a track called Tsunami
- Experience phantom braking, hazard-light hesitation, and a questionable drop-off location
- And give Waymo some reluctant credit… because somehow, we still made it
This is real-world testing. No polish. No corporate B-roll. Just two soaked guys, a robot driver, and Austin’s version of a carwash from the sky.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Getting into Waymo during a downpour
01:00 – First stop: flooded parking lot chaos
02:30 – Comparing Tesla’s shutdown with Waymo’s risk
03:45 – LIDAR talk: did it help at all?
05:00 – Waymo keeps pulling over as the rain intensifies
06:15 – Flash flooding, standing water, and cautious progress
07:20 – Another stop, another splash
08:00 – Best driving maneuver of the ride
09:00 – EDM kicks in: Waymo’s playlist meets the moment
10:00 – Water dodging and shaky lane switching
11:45 – The hazards-that-weren’t and double-Waymo showdown
13:00 – Final thoughts: credit where it’s due
14:30 – Drop-off drama in a thunderstorm
15:15 – Post-ride river crossing and soaking wet wrap-up
Would you get in a Waymo in this kind of weather? Let us know what you'd do differently.
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Halter Ferguson Financial is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author/presenter as of the date of publication and are subject to change and do not constitute personalized investment advice. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the strategies presented. No content should be construed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein.
Halter Ferguson Financial does not represent, warranty, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by the Firm can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines.
Investments are subject to market risks and potential loss of principal invested, and all investment strategies likewise have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either be suitable or profitable for a client's portfolio. There are also no assurances that any portfolio will match or outperform any particular benchmark.
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So we had a choice: wait for a Tesla Robotaxi… or test Waymo in the middle of an Austin monsoon. Guess which one we picked?
This ride was not your average autonomous cruise. Lightning? Check. Flooding? Yep. A parking lot sprint that would make a Navy SEAL second-guess his life choices? Absolutely.
Watch as we:
- Got soaked trying to board the car Waymo almost brought to the curb
- Wonder out loud whether LIDAR does anything in a storm
- Ride through flash floods while EDM blasts a track called Tsunami
- Experience phantom braking, hazard-light hesitation, and a questionable drop-off location
- And give Waymo some reluctant credit… because somehow, we still made it
This is real-world testing. No polish. No corporate B-roll. Just two soaked guys, a robot driver, and Austin’s version of a carwash from the sky.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Getting into Waymo during a downpour
01:00 – First stop: flooded parking lot chaos
02:30 – Comparing Tesla’s shutdown with Waymo’s risk
03:45 – LIDAR talk: did it help at all?
05:00 – Waymo keeps pulling over as the rain intensifies
06:15 – Flash flooding, standing water, and cautious progress
07:20 – Another stop, another splash
08:00 – Best driving maneuver of the ride
09:00 – EDM kicks in: Waymo’s playlist meets the moment
10:00 – Water dodging and shaky lane switching
11:45 – The hazards-that-weren’t and double-Waymo showdown
13:00 – Final thoughts: credit where it’s due
14:30 – Drop-off drama in a thunderstorm
15:15 – Post-ride river crossing and soaking wet wrap-up
Would you get in a Waymo in this kind of weather? Let us know what you'd do differently.
—
Subscribe to Rebellionaire for more wild rides and hard truths about autonomy.
Rebellionaire is a brand of Halter Ferguson Financial. hffinancial.com/disclaimer
As of June 24th, 2025, clients and employees of our firm Halter Ferguson Financial own Tesla stock and/or options and thereby stand to materially benefit from a rise in the share price. Past performance is no assurance of future results. Halter Ferguson Financial, Inc. (“Halter Ferguson Financial”) is a registered investment adviser with its principal place of business in the State of Indiana. A complete list of all recommendations will be provided if requested for the preceding period of not less than one year. It should not be assumed that recommendations made in the future will be profitable or will equal the performance of the securities in this list. Opinions expressed are those of Halter Ferguson Financial, Inc. and are subject to change, not guaranteed and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Halter Ferguson Financial is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC and only transacts business in states where it is properly registered, or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. Registration as an investment advisor does not constitute an endorsement of the firm by the Commission nor does it indicate that the advisor has attained a particular level of skill or ability.
Information presented is believed to be factual and up-to-date, but we do not guarantee its accuracy and it should not be regarded as a complete analysis of the subjects discussed. All expressions of opinion reflect the judgment of the author/presenter as of the date of publication and are subject to change and do not constitute personalized investment advice. A professional advisor should be consulted before implementing any of the strategies presented. No content should be construed as an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any securities mentioned herein.
Halter Ferguson Financial does not represent, warranty, or imply that the services or methods of analysis employed by the Firm can or will predict future results, successfully identify market tops or bottoms, or insulate clients from losses due to market corrections or declines.
Investments are subject to market risks and potential loss of principal invested, and all investment strategies likewise have the potential for profit or loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk, and there can be no assurance that any specific investment will either be suitable or profitable for a client's portfolio. There are also no assurances that any portfolio will match or outperform any particular benchmark.
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