SMRTR TechJun 3, 2026Hacker News

'Driving like teenagers': Waymo robotaxis run red lights, nearly hit pedestrians

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Waymo's robotaxis have run red lights, driven into floodwaters, blocked emergency responders, and nearly struck pedestrians, according to a CNN investigation of hundreds of incidents across multiple cities. Despite Waymo claiming its vehicles are 13 times safer than human drivers, city officials warn the driverless cars are draining public safety resources while federal reporting requirements remain dangerously limited.

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