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Waymo Is Suing People Who Allegedly Smashed and Slashed Its Robotaxis
Jul 23, 2024
Waymo is taking legal action against vandals who damaged their autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, showing the risks faced by self-driving services.
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- Waymo sued individuals for vandalizing driverless taxis, emphasizing the importance of protecting passenger safety.
- Legal battles against vandalism highlight concerns over reputation and safety, with defamation accusations surfacing on social media.
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Waymo Sues Alleged Vandals Damaging Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle company under Google's parent company, Alphabet, faced vandalism to its driverless taxis in San Francisco. After numerous incidents, Waymo filed lawsuits against two individuals demanding damages for vandalism that jeopardized the company's reputation and passenger safety. One lawsuit targeted a Tesla Model 3 driver who rear-ended Waymo's autonomous Jaguar crossover and posted on social media linking Waymo to the incident. The second lawsuit involved a person accused of slashing tires on multiple Waymo vehicles, including those with passengers, seeking reimbursement and punitive damages.
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