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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 vulnerability to fires.

NBC News on MSN · 22h

Why Waymo robotaxis became sitting ducks during the L.A. protests

Five vehicles owned by Google’s self-driving spinoff Waymo were set ablaze last Sunday during protests against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

TIME on MSN · 4d

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 Francisco. And in July 2024, a man was charged with slashing the tires of 17 Waymo cars in San Francisco.

Waymo brings autonomous vehicle testing to Houston neighborhoods, highways

Waymo's autonomous vehicles are being tested in Houston neighborhoods with human operators for now, aiming to expand ...

Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN3d

After the Flames: How LA’s Unrest Exposed Security Gaps in Waymo’s Driverless Fleet

Frames and wheels were the only distinguishable remnants of the cars.” Such was the horror aftermath captured on a June 9 ...

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Near-constant beeping from Waymo driverless cars enraging California residents

Residents of Santa Monica, California, have been complaining and protesting the frequent noise-pollution from Waymo ...

Government Technology5d

Why has Waymo suspended driverless taxi services in parts of L.A.?

Waymo, the self-driving taxi arm of Google parent company Alphabet, has temporarily halted services in parts of Los Angeles ...

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d

Car-free Streets Alive finds unlikely sponsor in Uber and Waymo

Waymo’s autonomous vehicles have been testing in Atlanta for about a year and started offering rides to Uber users on an early access list earlier this year. The companies have a similar partnership ...

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