"San Francisco Mob Sets Fire to Waymo's Driverless Vehicle"

A Waymo robotaxi was set on fire in San Francisco during Lunar New Year celebrations, with witnesses attributing the vandalism to confusion caused by fireworks and festivities. The incident marked a new level of confrontation between humans and autonomous vehicles in the city, prompting concerns about safety and public sentiment towards the technology. While no arrests have been made, authorities are investigating the incident, and the potential penalties for destroying a vehicle using fire or an explosive have been highlighted. Despite the attack, experts still believe in the potential of autonomous vehicles to provide affordable transportation access, but the incident has raised questions about public perception and safety measures for driverless cars.