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Originally Published 29 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A woman in Los Angeles discovered a stranger trapped in the trunk of a Waymo driverless car, which had occurred after a previous rider left the trunk open. The incident was captured on video and has garnered widespread attention, prompting Waymo to review their safety protocols.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
A man in Los Angeles attempted to steal a driverless car but was unable to operate the controls, leading to his arrest. The incident involved a Waymo Jaguar sedan, and the suspect, Vincent Maurice Jones, was charged with Attempted Grand Theft Auto. This comes as Waymo recently received approval to operate its autonomous passenger taxis in Los Angeles County, a decision that has faced criticism from local government officials.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A driverless Waymo Jaguar taxi was vandalized and set on fire with fireworks by a mob of Chinese New Year revelers in San Francisco's Chinatown. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and multiple videos captured the mayhem. The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident and has not made any arrests yet. Waymo confirmed that there were no passengers inside the vehicle at the time of the incident and is working closely with local safety officials to respond to the situation. San Francisco officials have condemned the act as dangerous and destructive vandalism and are working to hold those responsible accountable.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
A crowd in San Francisco's Chinatown attacked and set fire to a driverless Waymo taxi, with no reported motive for the attack. The car was not transporting any riders at the time and was ultimately engulfed in flames after being covered in spray paint, its windows broken, and fireworks tossed inside. This incident reflects ongoing tension between residents and automated vehicle operators in the city, with previous incidents involving autonomous taxis causing chaos and opposition to their 24/7 operation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Bay Area
A Waymo autonomous vehicle was vandalized and set on fire by a group of people in San Francisco's Chinatown. The incident occurred on Saturday night, with social media videos capturing the vandalism. The group surrounded the car, tagged it, broke the windows, and set off a firework inside the vehicle. Waymo confirmed that the car was not carrying any passengers and no injuries were reported. The San Francisco Police Department is being contacted for further information as the story develops.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
A driverless Waymo vehicle struck a cyclist in San Francisco, causing minor injuries, in the latest incident involving autonomous vehicles in the city. The collision occurred at an intersection, with the Waymo vehicle failing to notice the cyclist traveling behind a large truck. The incident is under investigation, and comes at a time of heightened tensions around autonomous vehicles following a previous incident involving a driverless Cruise vehicle.