Waymo driverless taxi drives directly into active LAPD standoff

"A video posted on social media has shown an occupied Waymo driverless taxi driving directly into the middle of an active LAPD standoff in downtown Los Angeles. As could be seen in the short video, which was initially posted on Instagram by user Alex Choi, a Waymo driverless taxi drove directly into the middle of an active LAPD standoff in downtown Los Angeles. The driverless taxi made an unprotected left turn despite what appeared to be a red light, briefly entering a police perimeter."

"At the time, officers seemed to be giving commands to a prone suspect on the ground, who looked quite surprised at the sudden presence of the driverless vehicle. People on the sidewalk, including the person who was filming the video, could be heard chuckling at the Waymo's strange behavior. The Waymo reportedly cleared the area within seconds. No injuries occurred, and the passengers inside the vehicle were safely transported to their destination, as per a Waymo representative."

A Waymo driverless taxi occupied by passengers drove directly into the middle of an active LAPD standoff in downtown Los Angeles after making an unprotected left turn despite what appeared to be a red light. Officers were giving commands to a prone suspect when the vehicle briefly entered the police perimeter, prompting chuckles from bystanders. The vehicle cleared the area within seconds. No injuries occurred and passengers were safely transported to their destination, according to a Waymo representative. Social media users circulated the video and mocked the gaffe. Observers noted that a similar mistake by a Tesla on FSD would likely generate far more controversy, lawsuits, and widespread media coverage.

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