Rider says Waymo trunk didn’t open before car departed with his bags
Riding in a driverless taxi to the airport can be a bit daunting for many. You get in, watch the steering wheel move on its own, and hope the ride is as seamless as advertised. However, for a passenger named Di Jing in California, his experience turned into a nightmare. Jing took his first trip […]
Waymo drops off passenger at California airport without their bags
A Bay Area man experienced a frustrating incident when he took a ride in a Waymo robot taxi for the first time. Di Jing was on her way to San Diego from Sunnyvale, and despite a good start to her trip, things took a turn when she arrived at the airport. She attempted to retrieve […]
Waymo and Waze collaborate to identify potholes instantly with sensor information
Picture this: you’re driving along, everything’s going smoothly, and then—bam! You hit a pothole that seems to come out of nowhere. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? Such bumps can lead to costly repairs, accidents, and a whole lot of hassle. Well, Waymo and Waze are teaming up to tackle this issue in a smarter way. Their […]
Waymo robotaxis identify thousands of potholes throughout Los Angeles
Los Angeles Utilizes Robotaxis to Tackle Pothole Issues Los Angeles is looking toward robotaxis as a solution for its dilapidated roads. Years of wear and tear coupled with slow repairs have led drivers to dodge numerous hazards on the city’s extensive network of roads. In an innovative move, Waymo has teamed up with Waze for […]
Waymo has a problem with pickup at a drive-thru in Los Angeles
Waymo’s Drive-Thru Dilemma A woman in Los Angeles encountered a peculiar situation on Friday when a Waymo driverless car, part of Google’s autonomous vehicle initiative, unexpectedly drove the wrong way into a drive-thru without slowing down. Her son was with her, capturing the moment as the car ignored the proper line and instead proceeded to […]
Video reveals a self-driving Waymo car obstructing emergency services during a fatal shooting in Austin.
A self-driving Waymo taxi was filmed obstructing emergency response efforts at the site of a mass shooting that occurred at a bustling bar in downtown Austin early Sunday morning. Matthew Turnage had ordered an Uber after leaving a club around 2 a.m. He found his taxi “stuck” at the intersection of West 6th Street and […]
Waymo dominates the robotaxi industry with 15 million self-driving trips in 2025
In some American cities, you can now summon a driverless car through an app, taking you to your destination without any small talk or awkward moments. No incorrect turns, no need for tips, and certainly no lingering smells from cigarettes. In San Francisco, a Waymo ride averages about $8.17, whereas a human-driven Uber costs around […]
Waymo refutes claims that foreign “response agents” secretly manage its self-driving taxis in Senate hearing
Waymo’s Safety Officer Faces Senate Scrutiny Waymo’s chief safety officer, Mauricio Peña, was evasive when questioned about the company’s reliance on foreign operators. U.S. senators, particularly Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), challenged Peña during a recent hearing regarding whether Waymo utilizes overseas employees to aid driverless taxis in challenging driving situations. During the hearing, Markey raised […]
Federal investigation initiated into Waymo accident in Santa Monica school area
Federal safety officials are revisiting self-driving vehicle regulations following a significant incident involving Waymo, a self-driving car subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. The focus of this investigation is an accident that occurred on January 23rd, where a Waymo car struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, during the busy dismissal period. This […]
Teamsters call for Waymo to be removed from California roads after a robo-taxi strikes a child
Teamsters Call for Suspension of Waymo Taxis After Child Incident On Monday, the Teamsters union requested that California suspend Waymo’s self-driving taxi services indefinitely. This comes after one of Waymo’s vehicles hit a 5-year-old child near an elementary school in Santa Monica. The largest labor union in the state expressed frustration with the situation, urging […]