A group of Scotland fans, known as the Tartan Army, have gone viral after a hilarious encounter with a self-driving taxi in Miami. The clip, shared on Instagram by American social media user Ryan McGeary, has racked up more than 360,000 views and 20,000 likes, with the caption: "Giving the Tartan Army their first experience with self driving vehicles, they loved it! So much fun!"
Disbelief and Laughter at First Sight
Starting the video, Ryan tells viewers: "This is Scots try automatic taxi, Waymo. A self driving vehicle, here we go." As the driverless car pulls up, the group erupts into laughter. One fan calls the situation "mental," while another jokes: "I’m no in the f**king front, that’s for sure."
Once inside, confusion turns into amusement, with one Scot shouting: "What the f**ks going on here." The group plays music through the car's speakers, including Baccara's "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie," turning the taxi into a singalong.
Reactions to the Experience
When asked what they made of the experience, one Scot said: "Is this the future?" Another asks the non-existent driver: "What time do you finish tonight?" At the end of the ride, the group gives their verdict: "That was so much fun," before chanting "No Waymo, No Party."
The fun continued as the fans took a second self-driving taxi back to South Beach. In the clip, the group runs towards the vehicle, with one hilariously shouting: "Stop ya ba****d" to the absent driver. Another Scot shouts: "I'll sit behind the driver, this time," before getting into the back seat.
Viral Fame and Social Media Praise
The clip has gone viral, with hundreds of viewers praising the Tartan Army's ability to turn even a driverless taxi ride into a party. One person penned: "You can always count on the Scottish to have a laugh," while an American stated: "Take me back with you guys!! Scotland bound!!" A third user praised the Scots' bravery, admitting: "Brave lads! Not enough alcohol for me to try."
One American even suggested Waymo should use the footage as an advertisement, writing: "If this company don’t use this as a add and give them Scot's some kinda credit they missing a huge opportunity. This is great."
