Waymo robotaxis became sitting ducks during the LA protests
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In January, a Waymo car was torn apart in Los Angeles. In February 2024, another Waymo car was smashed and set ablaze in San Francisco. And in July 2024, a man was charged with slashing the tires of 17 Waymo cars in San Francisco.
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After the Flames: How LA’s Unrest Exposed Security Gaps in Waymo’s Driverless FleetFrames and wheels were the only distinguishable remnants of the cars.” Such was the horror aftermath captured on a June 9 video, as Waymo self driving cabs remained hollow and charred in downtown Los Angeles,
California has been coping with civil unrest, as swarms of protesters have taken to the streets following a series of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting workplaces in Los Angeles County.
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.