Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun
He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Two people were arrested in San Fransico while riding around in a Waymo robotaxi after the cab pulled over and called the cops on them. The riders were juveniles in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to a juvenile hall. While the police report did not specify who was operating the autonomous car, Waymo later confirmed it was one of its vehicles to the Los Angeles Times.A spokesperson told the LA Times that a “violation of our terms of service involving a firearm” was detected.
- ▪He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Two people were arrested in San Fransico while riding around in a Waymo robotaxi after the cab pulled over and called the cops on them.
- ▪The riders were juveniles in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to a juvenile hall.
- ▪While the police report did not specify who was operating the autonomous car, Waymo later confirmed it was one of its vehicles to the Los Angeles Times.A spokesperson told the LA Times that a “violation of our terms of service involving a f
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TransportationCloseTransportationPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TransportationNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsPolicyClosePolicyPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All PolicyWaymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gunYour robotaxi can and will snitch on you.Your robotaxi can and will snitch on you.by Terrence O'BrienCloseTerrence O'BrienWeekend EditorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Terrence O'BrienSep 13, 2026, 2:28 PM UTCLinkShareGiftPhoto: Michael Kappeler / picture…
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