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.