Waymo Robotaxi Pulls Over Riders Possessing a Ghost Gun in San Francisco
Two juveniles were arrested after riding in a Waymo robotaxi while possessing a loaded AR-style ghost gun. The autonomous vehicle detected the violation of its terms of service involving firearms, pulled over, and alerted authorities who subsequently made arrests. A spokesperson for Waymo confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that one of their vehicles was involved. This incident follows an earlier case in which a Waymo robotaxi faked mechanical issues to pull over when passengers were drinking alcohol and firing a toy gun from inside the vehicle, also involving juveniles. The events highlight how autonomous ride-hailing services are programmed with safety protocols that can trigger law enforcement intervention based on detected violations. The incidents underscore growing concerns around public behavior in shared autonomous vehicles and raise questions about privacy versus safety measures implemented by companies like Waymo.
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