Overview

• On Tuesday night, a group of Waymo autonomous vehicles incorrectly navigated onto a closed section of Highway 101, causing a traffic jam.
• Human drivers were forced to manually move traffic cones and signs to alleviate the congestion caused by the Waymo vehicles.
• The incident, captured in a Reddit video, shows several Waymo cars blocking an onramp and causing delays for other motorists, including a Muni bus.
• Waymo has stated that the vehicles involved were part of its robotaxi fleet, which has been authorized to operate on California freeways since March.
• The situation was resolved within 30 minutes with the help of Waymo's roadside assistance team, but raises questions about the readiness of autonomous vehicles for complex traffic scenarios.