Trapped! Inside a self-driving car during an anti-robot attack

undefined 17, 2026

Source: nyt

In San Francisco, passengers of Waymo have faced a bizarre hazard: being trapped inside autonomous taxis during attacks. Unlike human drivers, the cars stop when people approach, leaving riders helpless when vandals harass them. Doug Fulop and others experienced threats, punches, and vandalism while inside, relying on locked doors and Waymo support calls. While self-driving cars reduce crash risk, incidents like this raise concerns about passenger safety and emergency intervention protocols.

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