Waymo alerts police about teenage passengers after finding a loaded AR-style ‘ghost gun’
Minors Arrested in Self-Driving Waymo Incident In San Francisco, two minors were taken into custody while riding in a Waymo self-driving vehicle after the company discovered a firearm inside. Waymo acted quickly, pulling the car over and informing the police, who found a loaded, AR-style “ghost gun.” According to Waymo, the decision to halt the […]
Waymo introduces a backup computer system for its self-driving robotaxi
You climb into the back seat of a Waymo, and as the doors close, you notice there’s no one in the driver’s seat. It’s an odd feeling for some, this realization that the car is entirely self-driven. And then, perhaps a nagging question arises: what if the computer that’s supposed to navigate suddenly malfunctions? Waymo […]
Waymo obtains permission to grow its robotaxi service in California
Waymo Expands Self-Driving Ride-Hailing Service in California Waymo announced on Friday its plans to extend its self-driving ride-hailing service in California, specifically targeting Northern and Southern regions with two new major markets. The Alphabet subsidiary aims to introduce its robotaxi services to Sacramento and San Diego while also enhancing existing operations in the San Francisco […]
Waymo receives approval for significant growth of its robotaxi services in California.
California has just authorized Waymo to expand its driverless ride-hailing service across both Northern and Southern parts of the state. On Friday, the company shared that it will be introducing robotaxis in Sacramento and San Diego and will also broaden its reach in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Earlier in the previous year, the […]
SF calls for federal action on Waymo after July 4 traffic chaos
Federal Bill Aims to Regulate Self-Driving Cars in San Francisco City officials in San Francisco are supporting a federal initiative aimed at regulating rogue self-driving vehicles. This follows a chaotic Fourth of July, when thousands of Waymo cars congested the streets, leaving many people stranded and forced to walk home. Representative Kevin Mullin (D-Calif.) has […]
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 […]