"Mob Sets Waymo Self-Driving Car Ablaze in San Francisco's Chinatown"

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A crowd in San Francisco vandalized a Waymo self-driving car, breaking its windshield and setting it on fire with a firecracker. The incident occurred in Chinatown, and no injuries were reported. This comes after a recent incident involving a Waymo self-driving car hitting a bicyclist in San Francisco, and amid safety concerns following a GM autonomous Cruise vehicle dragging a pedestrian. Witnesses described the crowd's behavior as shocking, with some encouraging the vandalism while others filmed in disbelief. The incident reflects a negative attitude towards self-driving cars in some circles within the city.
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- Crowd sets autonomous vehicle ablaze in San Francisco’s Chinatown Fox News
- Crowd set fire to Waymo driverless car in San Francisco Chinatown Business Insider
- Waymo incident: Video shows self-driving car vandalized and set on fire in San Francisco's Chinatown KGO-TV
- Angry mob trashes and sets fire to Waymo self-driving car The Register
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