Mother in Los Angeles orders a driverless Waymo taxi for her daughter, discovers a man hiding in the trunk saying ‘the people’ imprisoned him: video
A woman who requested a self-driving Waymo ride for her daughter was shocked to discover a nervous man hidden in the trunk of the vehicle. A video capturing their strange encounter has gone viral, raising fresh concerns regarding the safety protocols of driverless taxi services. In a TikTok video, the mother confronts a bewildered man […]
NHTSA looks into Waymo for its vehicles driving past halted school buses in Austin
Waymo Faces Investigation Over School Bus Incidents U.S. safety officials have initiated an investigation into Waymo after reports emerged that its self-driving cars were seen passing a stopped school bus in Austin, Texas. A letter from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to the company outlined concerns as of December 3. The Austin Independent […]
Cherished bodega cat tragically killed by driverless Waymo taxi
Cat at San Francisco Bodega Killed by Waymo Taxi A beloved cat, known as Kit Kat, was reportedly killed by a Waymo driverless taxi in San Francisco, igniting further debate over these autonomous vehicles. The friendly feline was well-loved by customers at Randa’s Market in the Mission District, where it was struck around 11:30 p.m. […]
Waymo robotaxis investigated for not stopping for school buses
NHTSA Launches Investigation into Waymo Self-Driving Cars The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced on Monday that it is investigating around 2,000 Waymo self-driving vehicles following reports suggesting these robotaxis might have violated traffic safety rules concerning stopped school buses. This investigation marks yet another federal analysis of autonomous driving systems as authorities focus […]
California police stop a driverless Waymo taxi during a DUI crackdown
Driverless Waymo Taxi Caught Breaking Traffic Laws Authorities reported that police encounters with drunk drivers led to the discovery of a Waymo taxi operating without a driver, which made an illegal U-turn. This incident unfolded Friday evening during a DUI enforcement operation funded by a grant from the San Bruno Police Station. The police shared […]
Waymo faces challenges from ‘aggressive’ drivers and jaywalkers in New York City
New York City seems poised for a shift that echoes the sounds of beeping cars, and it’s all about Waymo—a self-driving vehicle service that has recently begun trials in Manhattan. These trials come on the heels of challenges faced by the company, especially in other busy cities like San Francisco, where residents have reported vehicles […]
Robotaxis from Waymo test in NYC, but residents and former mayor urge caution: ‘Very unwise’
The future of transportation is making a grand entrance—sort of. The first unmanned Robotaxis have hit the streets of New York City as part of a testing initiative where human drivers are still in control. Yet, some locals are raising concerns, suggesting this leap in technology may be more trouble than it’s worth. Waymo is […]
Waymo gets the green light to test self-driving cars in New York City
Waymo Secures First Permit for Self-Driving Cars in New York City Self-driving cars might soon be a familiar sight on the streets of New York City. Waymo, a leading name in autonomous vehicles, has been granted the first permit to test its self-driving cars in the city, as city officials revealed on Friday. This comes […]
New York City plans to trial Waymo self-driving cars in busy areas of Manhattan and Brooklyn: ‘A very poor choice’
NYC Approves Self-Driving Car Tests, But Concerns Arise Get ready for some new developments! New York City has greenlit a plan to test self-driving cars on bustling streets in both Manhattan and Brooklyn. However, some critics are raising alarms about the implications of letting big tech, which they believe poses risks, take the wheel. On […]
Waymo starts pilot testing of its self-driving taxi service in New York City
Futuristic robot taxis are on their way to New York City, which might just render those classic yellow taxis obsolete. This week, Waymo, a driverless ride-sharing service that’s part of Google’s parent company, Alphabet, began mapping city streets with its fleet. “We’re running in the Big Apple,” the company announced. They also encouraged residents to […]