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Waymo suspends service in parts of L.A

TechCrunch on MSN · 6h

Waymo robotaxis, Lime e-scooters set ablaze during LA protests

Several Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were set ablaze this weekend as unrest in downtown Los Angeles continued.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Waymo suspends service in parts of L.A. after its robotaxis are set on fire

The Los Angeles Police Department also urged people to steer clear of downtown because burning lithium-ion batteries can release toxic fumes.

Fox Business · 1d

Rioters set Waymo self-driving cars on fire, company suspends downtown LA service

Amid violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, Waymo is pulling its self-driving cars from the downtown area after vehicles were vandalized and set ablaze.

Waymo, Los Angeles

Time on MSN · 7h

Why Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Became a Target of Protesters in Los Angeles

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 7h

See burnt remains of Waymo cars lining Los Angeles street after protests

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

The Mercury News · 9h

Waymo halts Los Angeles service after cars destroyed during protests

Waymo has suspended service of its ride-hailing service in downtown Los Angeles after its vehicles were set on fire during protests against immigration raids in the area.

21hon MSN

Waymo Driverless Taxis Become Protesters’ New Favorite Target

Now electric, driverless vehicles have been summoned to protest scenes via the Waymo app. The resulting EV fires burn hotter ...

4h

San Francisco bicyclist sues over crash involving 2 Waymo cars

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

1don MSN

Waymo Responds to Cars Being Set on Fire in Los Angeles

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

1don MSN

Latest Waymo setback raises serious questions about its future

On Sunday, June 8, in Los Angeles, several Waymo autonomous taxis were set ablaze during protests against ICE raids in the ...

14h

Waymo’s robot driver was too scared to take us where we wanted to go

The self-driving taxis are an experience to remember but their post LA-riot nerves rendered them unable to use human logic, ...

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