A quiet airport parking lot became the scene of an unfortunate robotaxi affair on June 30th, when two unoccupied Waymo started rubbing into each other. Videos circulating on social media show how clearly the robotaxis could see each other on a clear Phoenix day. It begs the ancient philosophical quandary, when two robotaxis collide in … Continue reading Two Waymo Robotaxis Crash Into Each Other
Incompetent driver on board, apparently. Road safety regulators said that some of the crashes “involved collisions with clearly visible objects that a competent driver would be expected to avoid.” […] It’s at least the third time in the past year that Waymo has recalled robotaxis over potential software issues. In February, the company recalled 444 … Continue reading Waymo Robotaxi Recalled Because it Keeps Crashing Into Obvious Things
Another driverless taxi incident has people wondering who still wants to be in this business. Navarro, who detailed her wild ride on TikTok, said the incident started when the Waymo went haywire, whisking the group off in the opposite direction they needed to go. Luckily, Waymo riders can contact live customer support for incidents that … Continue reading Austin Waymo Chokes and Leaves Passengers Stranded
Waymo apparently had a software bug that turned their driverless taxi into an unamusement ride, rapidly driving a passenger around in a circle with no way to stop or get out. “I got a flight to catch. Why is this thing going in a circle? I’m getting dizzy,” passenger Mike Johns said in the video … Continue reading Waymo Updates Software to Free Its Trapped Passengers