The self-driving car company told Newsweek that they were "in touch with law enforcement" after protests in Los Angeles saw some vehicles set on fire.

Waymo said it had temporarily halted service in downtown Los Angeles after several of its cars were torched during protests.

During recent protests in Los Angeles, fires triggered “thermal runaway” in several Waymo robotaxis’ lithium-ion battery packs. The phenomenon sent temperatures past 1,000 degrees Celsius, vaporized m

As the cyclist attempted to avoid one car’s open door, a second Waymo car reportedly crossed into the bike lane.

Waymo driverless taxis capture troves of video footage in order to operate, but the company reveals very little about how much data is stored—and for how long.

Infinite Machine, the New York-based micromobility startup backed by a16z, revealed a seated scooter called Olto that will cost $3,495 when it starts shipping later this year. The Olto will feature 40 miles of range, pulled from an easily swappable 48V lithium-ion battery.

While Tesla is on the verge of starting a new chapter, Alphabet’s Waymo has been quietly providing actual paid robotaxi rides to customers in San Francisco, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Austin, where Tesla’s test will begin.