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Burglary suspect escapes in self-driving Waymo

#Waymo #SanFrancisco

A burglar used a self-driving Waymo as a getaway car after robbing a yoga studio in San Francisco. Police served a warrant months later, but interior footage was already deleted. The suspect remains unidentified despite the vehicle’s cameras. read more


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Driverless cars terrorize Atlanta neighborhood in endless loop

#DriverlessCars #Waymo

Waymo driverless cars repeatedly circle an Atlanta cul-de-sac, alarming residents who fear for children and pets. The company blames a "routing problem" for the swarm, but neighbors remain uneasy about the nonstop traffic. read more

Dozens of Empty Waymos Trap Atlanta Cul-de-Sac

#Waymo #Atlanta

Dozens of empty Waymo driverless taxis baffled Atlanta's Buckhead residents by repeatedly circling a quiet cul-de-sac. The company fixed the routing issue, which caused traffic and alarm. Waymo, popular in 11 US regions, has faced glitches, including recalls and safety incidents. read more

Uber and Waymo team up for self-driving ride-hailing in Austin

#Uber #Waymo

Uber collaborates with Waymo to launch self-driving rides in Austin, Texas, near Elon Musk's Tesla headquarters, offering a unique transportation option. Waymo plans to expand to Atlanta after the initial launch, cementing a lead over Musk's upcoming self-driving fleet. read more

"Tech Entrepreneur Trapped in malfunctioning Waymo self-driving car"

#Waymo #selfdrivingcars

LA tech entrepreneur Mike Johns was almost late for his flight when a malfunction in a Waymo self-driving car trapped him inside. He wondered if the car was hacked but was eventually freed after a few minutes. The incident occurred in Arizona before his flight to California. read more

Tech Entrepreneur Almost Misses Flight Due to Waymo Autonomous Car

#Waymo #TechIssues

Los Angeles tech entrepreneur, Mike Johns, almost missed his flight after getting trapped in a Waymo driverless car that circled an airport parking lot in Arizona. Johns recorded the incident, expressing frustration at the lack of assistance from Waymo. read more

"Waymo Robo-Taxis' Continuous Honking Frustrates San Francisco Residents"

#Waymo #SanFrancisco

San Francisco residents are frustrated by self-driving cars honking at each other all night. Waymo is working on a solution to quiet the vehicles, which have caused disruptions including blocking traffic and waking residents up early, leading to a debate on safety and ethics. read more

#Waymo #SanFrancisco

Waymo, a driverless car company, has filed lawsuits against two residents in the San Francisco Bay Area for vandalizing their robotaxis. The company is seeking damages totaling around $271,000. The lawsuits follow a series of attacks on Waymo cars in the area. read more

#GM #Waymo

General Motors appoints a new CEO, Marc Whitten, with a background in technology and video games, to lead its troubled Cruise robotaxi service. Meanwhile, rival Waymo expands its driverless vehicles in San Francisco. read more