Overview

• Fire Chief Dean Crispin told the fire commission that crews will only extinguish Waymo fires if they threaten nearby structures.
• Waymo is suspending service in San Francisco’s Financial District, SoMa, the Mission District and Potrero Hill ahead of Saturday’s No Kings protest.
• The ATF has taken the lead in a federal investigation of arson attacks after five Waymo vehicles were torched during Los Angeles demonstrations over immigration policy.
• Experts say Waymo’s programming prioritizes pedestrian safety over evasive maneuvers, leaving the vehicles unable to escape when surrounded by protesters.
• Some social media users label Waymo’s service cuts as discriminatory redlining, contrasting with ride-hailing services that still operate in the restricted neighborhoods.