Waymo robotaxi sparks chaos after driving into oncoming traffic in Los Angeles

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA Waymo self-driving robotaxi was filmed in Inglewood, Los Angeles, sitting in the wrong lane and facing oncoming traffic, blocking vehicles. The incident, captured on dash cam by driver Kimoon Kim, showed the vehicle forcing other drivers to maneuver around it to avoid a collision. This event occurred in Inglewood, a city experiencing increased traffic due to the World Cup, and highlights ongoing safety concerns surrounding Waymo vehicles. Waymo issued its fourth safety recall on June 17 for 3,871 vehicles due to their automated driving system inappropriately prioritizing certain hazards over others, particularly in freeway construction zones. Despite claims that robotaxis are safer, their expansion has faced increased scrutiny of safety protocols, with Waymo planning to address issues through software improvements and to expand to London in September. In fullWaymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World Cup congestionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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