Jalopnik – Waymo Innovates New Ways To Annoy Even Non-Drivers: Constant Nighttime Honking
Jalopnik reports on how Waymo has managed to annoy people just trying to sleep - because they keep on honking at each other!
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Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Waymo
Waymo is fortunate to have a better reputation than the rest, but their incident rate is still not acceptable…
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TechCrunch – Waymo to begin testing driverless robotaxis on San Francisco freeways
TechCrunch reports that Waymo is about to test their autonomous vehicles, without safety drivers, on San Francisco Bay Area freeways.
SF Standard – Waymo ride runs into high-speed sideshow, is saved by ‘grace of the Gods’
SF Standard reports that a Waymo drove into an intersection that was occupied by a driver doing donuts. The Waymo missed a collision by only one foot. Key is that Waymos still are not able to handle unexpected situations.
SF Chronicle – Yes, there are more driverless Waymos in S.F. Here’s how busy they are
SF Chronicle reports that Waymo rides have risen dramatically, from 119k in April to 204k in May. And collisions doubled as well.
NBC Bay Area – SF mayor promises accountability after school crossing guards tell NBC Bay Area driverless cars almost hit them
NBC Bay Area reports that numerous crossing guards in San Francisco have reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis. City leaders, including the mayor, vow to hold Waymo accountable.
TechCrunch – Alphabet to invest another $5B into Waymo
TechCrunch reports that Waymo is committing a new round of funding of "up to $5B" over the next few years. This is not truly news though since it is just consistent with their recent annual investments.
TechCrunch – The Waymo-Zeekr robotaxi has come to San Francisco
TechCrunch reports on how Waymo is testing Chinese Zeekr vehicles as a possible replacement for their Jaguar I-Paces. But Congress might limit or ban Chinese connected vehicles.
Wired – Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
Wired reports on while Waymo doesn't pay to use public streets, it is now suing people for damages when people fight back.
SF Standard – Suspect argues with Waymo before attacking disabled person, fracturing his skull, cops say
SF Standard reports that a drunk person accosted a Waymo, and then attacked a disabled person, rendering them unconscious and in the hospital.
SF Standard – Woman tire-slashed 17 robotaxis, prosecutors say. But Waymo was watching
SF Standard reports that a person who allegedly slashed the tires of 17 Waymo robotaxis is being held in jail without bail. Also, “Waymo is also taking steps to recover the damages sustained". Google has become pure evil.
Washington Post – Cyclists can’t decide whether to fear or love self-driving cars
Washington Post reports that "cyclists can't decide whether to fear or love self-driving cars" and then reports that most cyclists really don't think they are safe. Peculiar. They should have mentioned that the real problem with robotaxis is that it just means more cars, and all cars are a problem.
Fox 10 Phoenix – Driverless Waymo pulled over by Phoenix Police
From Fox 10 in Phoenix. Not only did the police have to pull over another Waymo for driving dangerously, it was because once again the vehicle crossed the center line and drove into oncoming traffic.
SF Chronicle – Waymo opens its driverless robotaxi service to anyone in S.F.
SF Chronicle reports on how San Francisco has now become the 2nd city, after Phoenix, to allow anyone to hail Waymo robotaxi. No more waiting list. Happy tourists! Just like smiling tourists excitingly using Segway scooters in Golden Gate Park!
Senator Cortese statement on the ‘Gutting’ of Key Vehicle Safety Legislation: SB 915
Unfortunately SB 915, legislation to allow local regulations for AVs, was pulled by the author due to other legislatures gutting it. The press release by Senator Cortese is provided here so that readers can understand what happened.
SF Chronicle – Self-driving Waymos secure final clearance for expansion beyond S.F.
The SF Chronicle reports on how the CPUC has upheld its March decision to allow Waymo expansion to San Mateo County and Los Angeles. This was done even though local officials were very much against the expansion.
