San Francisco Resident Charged with Vandalizing Waymo Self-Driving Cars

Ronaile Joshua Burton faces 17 counts of vandalism as tensions rise over autonomous vehicles.

Waymo's self-driving cars were targeted in San Francisco's Tenderloin district over three days in late June.
Burton was identified through footage from Waymo's onboard cameras and is being held without bail.
This incident follows previous acts of vandalism against Waymo vehicles, including one set on fire in February.
Waymo is cooperating with law enforcement and taking steps to prevent future vandalism.
Critics argue that such acts reflect broader public discontent with autonomous vehicle technology.