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 […]
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 […]