Runaway Waymo that dropped passenger at California airport is every traveler’s worst nightmare: ‘It’s not my mistake’
A Bay Area businessman, Di Jin, was left stranded at San Jose Mineta International Airport when a Waymo robotaxi drove off with his luggage still in the trunk. Despite contacting customer service, the vehicle had already returned to its depot, forcing Jin to fly to San Diego without his belongings. Waymo later confirmed the luggage was recovered but offered only complimentary rides or paid shipping for its return, which Jin found unreasonable.
- ▪Di Jin's Waymo ride from Sunnyvale to San Jose Mineta International Airport ended with his luggage locked in the trunk as the vehicle drove away.
- ▪Waymo informed Jin that his luggage was safely recovered at its local depot later that day.
- ▪The company offered Jin two complimentary rides to retrieve his belongings or the option to pay for shipping, but would not cover shipping costs themselves.
- ▪Jin criticized Waymo's response, stating it was not his fault and the solutions offered did not make sense.
- ▪California recently passed legislation allowing police to ticket autonomous taxis for moving violations, reflecting ongoing regulatory challenges.
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Metro Runaway Waymo that dropped passenger at California airport is every traveler’s worst nightmare: ‘It’s not my mistake’ By Nina Joudeh Published May 1, 2026, 8:32 p.m. ET A Bay Area businessman’s first ride in a driverless Waymo turned into an airport nightmare when the robotaxi allegedly sped off with his luggage still locked in the trunk — leaving him stranded without clothes, work materials, or answers before a flight to San Diego. Di Jin said his Monday trip from Sunnyvale to San Jose Mineta International Airport went smoothly until he arrived at the terminal and tried to retrieve his suitcase. 3 Di Jin said his Monday trip from Sunnyvale to San Jose Mineta International Airport went smoothly until he arrived at the terminal and tried to retrieve his suitcase.
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