Waymo's Driverless Cars Are Turning Los Angeles Residential Streets Into Staging Lots, and Neighbors Are Done With It
Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 vehicles after robotaxis repeatedly entered closed highway construction zones. Residents in Los Angeles and San Francisco are also reporting frustrations over vehicles clogging residential streets and garages. The company recently expanded its fleet with the new Ojai model in several cities.
What changed
Waymo issued a large-scale recall following at least 13 instances of vehicles entering closed highway sections.
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Waymo Recalls Nearly 4,000 Robotaxis After Construction Zone Incidents
confidence 90%Waymo has recalled nearly 4,000 vehicles after robotaxis repeatedly entered closed highway construction zones. Residents in Los Angeles and San Francisco are also reporting frustrations over vehicles clogging residential streets and garages. The company recently expanded its fleet with the new Ojai model in several cities.
What's confirmed:
- Waymo recalled nearly 4,000 robotaxis to prevent them from driving into highway construction zones.
- The company identified at least 13 instances where robotaxis drove into highway sections closed for construction.
- Waymo launched the Ojai, a new self-driving taxi with more leg room, in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix.
- Residents in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles claim Waymo cars use residential streets as staging areas at all hours.
Still unconfirmed:
- Luxury condo owners in San Francisco are fighting the presence of robotaxis in their garages.