""Oh nothing, just our SAPD queens trying to direct a Waymo driving the wrong way in a Whataburger drive-thru," the TikTok user wrote mockingly."
"Officers followed the procedure provided to access the Waymo and the vehicle was manually moved," the police department told MySA, following the Whataburger SNAFU."
"Waymo rolled out its driverless ride-hailing service in the Texan city in February. At the time, the company ran officials through its 'emergency response guide and law enforcement interaction protocol.'"
Waymo's self-driving taxis have become a burden on city resources, leading to numerous calls about stalled vehicles blocking traffic. In a recent incident, a Waymo car entered a Whataburger drive-thru from the wrong direction, prompting police intervention. Despite claims of full autonomy, Waymo vehicles still depend on human employees for assistance when issues arise. The company has provided law enforcement with protocols for handling emergencies and a hotline for remote support, highlighting the limitations of their autonomous technology.
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