An unusual test for Waymo: Two sports influencers positioned themselves in front of a Waymo robotaxi in a typical football formation, attempting to provoke it into an early start with a tricky rhythm. However, the car showed iron discipline at the line, did not move, and forced the guys to call a timeout.
[NOTE] > The Waymo behaved exactly as it should—it stopped when people appeared in front of it. But many incidents show that robotaxis often act riskily, as a sharp CNN analysis reveals.
The Game of Safety
Waymo robotaxis are already operating in several US cities. According to CNN, there have been hundreds of incidents where vehicles ran red lights, veered into oncoming traffic, or abruptly stopped in front of pedestrians. A legal expert warns: "These are early warning signs that not everything is in order."Comparison of Systems
Incident in Austin
In March, a disoriented Waymo delayed emergency responders' approach to a mass shooting in Austin. Councilwoman Paige Ellis commented: "The question is not if, but when this leads to a fatal situation."[IMPORTANT] > Waymo recently issued a national recall due to behavior during floods. Despite defending its safety record, skepticism remains.