Waymo is more expensive than hiring a human driver for Uber or Lyft.
Waymo’s Robotaxi Prices Compared to Uber and Lyft Interestingly, at least the Waymo robotaxi drivers don’t expect tips. Currently, taking a ride in a Waymo robotaxi tends to cost more than using a traditional Uber or Lyft. However, that price gap appears to be shrinking, as indicated by a recent report from Obi, a globally […]
Child hit by self-driving Waymo vehicle in Santa Monica, according to police.
Self-Driving Car Hits Student in Santa Monica A self-driving vehicle struck a student in Santa Monica last week, but fortunately, the student wasn’t hurt, as reported by the Santa Monica Police Department. According to a statement from the police, the incident occurred on January 23, 2026, around 8:31 a.m. Officers were called to the scene […]
Uber and Lyft drivers in California rally against Waymo taxis, calling on state officials for stricter regulations.
Lyft and Uber Drivers Rally Against Self-Driving Waymo Taxis in San Francisco On Friday, drivers from Lyft and Uber held a protest in San Francisco against the self-driving Waymo taxis, urging state regulators to enhance oversight of autonomous vehicles. Their concerns stem from recent troubling incidents where self-driving cars have caused harm to animals and […]
Autonomous Waymo Taxi Interferes with Emergency Teams at Ongoing Fire Incident
Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Hits Fire Scene in Los Angeles A self-driving Waymo vehicle took a wrong turn earlier this week and ended up in a fire scene on Melrose Avenue in Hollywood, according to reports. The vehicle apparently drove past smoke bombs on the road and entered a restricted area set up by the Los […]
Infant delivered in autonomous Waymo cab en route to San Francisco hospital
Pregnant Woman Gives Birth in Waymo Self-Driving Taxi A woman in California went into labor while riding in a Waymo self-driving taxi on her way to the hospital. This incident occurred as she headed to the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center earlier this week. The Waymo passenger support team noticed some unusual movements […]
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 […]