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Driverless Cars Cause Disruptions in San Francisco Amid Connectivity Issues

  • Driverless taxis from Cruise and Waymo have been approved to operate in San Francisco, competing with rideshares like Uber and Lyft.
  • The autonomous vehicles have experienced challenges handling unusual traffic situations and connectivity problems.
  • Driverless cars have blocked traffic and impeded emergency responders on several occasions.
  • Passengers have engaged in lewd behavior inside the robotaxis, raising concerns over surveillance footage.
  • Local officials and activists have expressed frustrations with the driverless car companies over safety issues and lobbying efforts.
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