# Read the status and the driver type

Lesson 2 of [Robotaxi foundations for riders](https://robotaxis.fyi/academy/robotaxi-foundations.md), 12 minutes.

Two fields tell you the most about a service: its status and its driver type. Status Status tells you if you can ride today. - Public: anyone can hail a ride in the app. - Waitlist: the operator lets riders on in stages. You join a list or download the app and wait for a turn. - Testing: cars run on…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Robotaxi foundations for riders works](https://robotaxis.fyi/academy/robotaxi-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://robotaxis.fyi/academy/robotaxi-foundations/read-status-and-driver-type).