Waymo

2021-05-06

A Waymo self-driving taxi car was shown on video stranded on a road in Arizona while carrying a passenger, suddenly drove away from the company's roadside assistance worker, and ended up being stuck farther down the road.

2023-12-11

Two Waymo autonomous vehicles hit the same tow truck under unusual towing conditions due to a software misinterpretation in Phoenix, Arizona. Waymo issued a software recall and updated its fleet to prevent future incidents.

2024-03-06

A Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco reportedly failed to detect a cyclist obscured by a truck, resulting in a collision with minor injuries, at 17th and Mississippi Streets in Potrero Hill. The incident underscored a vulnerability in autonomous vehicles' ability to safely navigate complex urban environments.

2024-08-13

Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood began honking at each other late at night, disturbing residents' sleep. The autonomous vehicles, using a parking lot for ride pauses, triggered honking due to a glitch in their algorithms. Despite residents' complaints, the issue persisted for weeks until Waymo acknowledged the problem and began working on a fix.