Waymo self-driving car encounters lit fireworks in San Francisco
During the Fourth of July weekend in San Francisco, passengers in a Waymo self-driving car were understandably alarmed when their vehicle drove into lit fireworks on the street. Video recordings from the scene captured their astonishment as the car approached the fireworks, which were about to be ignited. In one clip, a person on the […]
Waymo navigates through fireworks in San Francisco
A recent Independence Day ride in San Francisco turned unsettling when a Waymo robotaxi drove into a display of fireworks. Passengers inside the self-driving vehicle recorded the moment a person on the sidewalk set off fireworks right in the middle of the intersection. As the car approached and didn’t seem to stop, one passenger could […]
Newsletter: Waymo pulls back robotaxis due to construction zone hazards
Waymo Announces Recall of Robotaxis Waymo has issued a recall for 3,871 of its robotaxis due to a software glitch that permitted certain vehicles to enter highway construction zones. As a precaution, the company is limiting highway operations until the issue is resolved. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the affected vehicles […]
Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis that entered freeway construction areas
Empty Waymo Vehicles Cause Concern in Atlanta A resident in Atlanta has filmed a worrying scene, showing multiple Waymo driverless vehicles endlessly looping through a quiet neighborhood. Technology expert Kurt Knudsson expressed serious worries about this “AI takeover,” particularly emphasizing safety risks for children. He pointed out that Waymo’s apparent lack of human oversight and […]
Waymo takes a passenger on an exciting police pursuit
Accidental Car Chase with Waymo in San Francisco A recent incident in San Francisco highlights some concerns about autonomous vehicle technology. A passenger found himself in an unintended car chase as his Waymo robotaxi took a wrong turn and drew the attention of a police officer. Elliott Slade and his fiancée were traveling in the […]
Waymo recalls 4,000 robotaxis due to incidents of speeding into construction areas.
Waymo Issues Recall for Self-Driving Robotaxis Waymo, the self-driving car company, has announced a recall impacting 3,871 of its robotaxis due to a software issue that allowed the vehicles to enter highway construction zones at high speeds. This decision affects thousands of robotaxis operated by Waymo, which is a subsidiary of Google. They reported the […]
Waymo pulls back more than 3,800 robotaxis after near misses in construction areas
Waymo Recalls 3,800 Robotaxis Over Software Issues Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous vehicle branch, is recalling over 3,800 of its robotaxis in the U.S. due to a software error that led several vehicles into highway construction zones. This incident marks yet another technical mishap for the company. The recall was filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety […]
Burglar reportedly used Waymo robotaxi to escape in San Francisco
Waymo Vehicles Cause Concern in Atlanta A resident in Atlanta recorded a troubling video showing many Waymo driverless cars looping around a serene neighborhood for several hours. Technology expert Kurt Knudsson expresses serious worries about this “AI takeover,” particularly when it comes to the safety of children. He points out that the lack of human […]
Waymo obstructed the road while firefighters hurried to the site of a fatal explosion.
A Waymo self-driving car obstructed the road during a serious incident involving a five-alarm fire, which tragically resulted in the deaths of three individuals in Texas. Body camera footage revealed a Dallas officer struggling to move the vehicle as paramedics rushed to assist. The incident unfolded Thursday when a car moved across a street in […]
Robber who stole from Hot 8 Yoga Studio flees in SF Waymo self-driving taxi
A thief who snatched yoga pants in San Francisco is still at large after making a getaway in a self-driving Waymo, according to police reports. The incident took place at the Marina Hot 8 Yoga Studio in January, where the suspect reportedly left with a significant amount of merchandise. They then jumped into a driverless […]