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Why were Waymo cars targeted during Los Angeles protests? What to know about them
Waymo vehicles were set on fire during Los Angeles protests. Here's what to know about Waymo, its vehicles, and their ...
Why Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Became a Target of Protesters in Los Angeles
In January, a Waymo car was torn apart in Los Angeles. In February 2024, another Waymo car was smashed and set ablaze in San ...
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[Video] Waymo self-driving car blocks 2 fire trucks on their way to an emergency
But not everyone gets the memo, like this Waymo self-driving car. A social media video shows a Waymo self-driving cab blocking the path of a fire department heavy rescue truck Granted, some ...
See burnt remains of Waymo cars lining Los Angeles street after protests
Waymo said it had temporarily halted service in downtown Los Angeles after several of its cars were torched during protests.
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Waymo says its driverless cars are better than humans at avoiding crashes with bikers, pedestrians
Waymo is releasing new research that shows its fleet of driverless cars are dramatically better than humans at avoiding a wide range of collisions on public roads. According to the peer-reviewed ...
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Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Are in a Growing Number of Cities. Here's Everything to Know
Self-driving cars are slowly becoming less sci-fi and more real-world as companies like Waymo, the driverless arm of Google's parent company, Alphabet, expand into more cities -- and countries.
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Passenger in Waymo self-driving car gets stuck circling parking lot while trying to make flight
"I'm in a Waymo car … and this car is just going in circles." In the video, the car can be heard connecting to Waymo support for assistance. "I received notification that your car might be ...
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What it’s like to ride a self-driving Waymo car
BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.
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Waymo passenger nearly misses his flight after car drives in circles
Johns was still able to catch his flight but was left dizzy and frustrated by the experience with the taxi from Waymo, the self-driving car arm of Google’s parent company Alphabet. Waymo said ...
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“I’m getting dizzy”: Man films Waymo self-driving car driving around in circles
The Waymo self-driving company says it has fixed a problem that caused a car to repeatedly circle a parking lot for about five minutes while its rider was trying to get to an airport. Last month ...
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Cop confronts driverless Waymo car that ‘freaked out’ and drove into oncoming traffic
A Phoenix police officer stopped a Waymo car June 19 — and got the shock of his life. Phoenix Police Dept. The car was empty, stunning the cop. Phoenix Police Dept. The driver’s window on the ...