Waymo robotaxis have run red lights, driven into closed and flooded roads, CNN finds
Waymo robotaxis have run red lights, driven into closed and flooded roads, CNN finds
https://www.cnn.com/us/waymo-robotaxis-safety-invs
Publish Date: 2026-06-03 06:00:00
Source Domain: www.cnn.com
- A CNN investigation highlighted numerous incidents involving Waymo’s robotaxis running red lights, driving into flooded roads, and obstructing emergency responders.
- Local and city officials have expressed safety concerns and the drainage of resources due to Waymo’s operations.
- Waymo has faced increasing issues and recalls of its vehicles, including suspensions of freeway operations.
- Waymo asserts that its vehicles are safer than human-driven cars, but CNN findings revealed safety problems due to the autonomous system.
- Incidents include Waymo robotaxis ignoring traffic signals, crossing into oncoming traffic, and failing to stop for pedestrians.
- Waymo paused services after robotaxis were involved in serious events, including a high-speed police chase and operating in flood zones.
- Experts warn that Waymo’s expansion to more cities could lead to more unforeseen safety issues.
- Waymo maintains it is working on improvements and that most rides are uneventful, pointing to a lack of transparency from the company as one issue.
- There have been calls for increased accountability and reporting of near-collisions and other safety issues from Waymo.
