Waymo Robotaxi Malfunctions, Traps Passenger in Parking Lot Loop

A Los Angeles tech entrepreneur nearly missed his flight after a self-driving Waymo car circled a parking lot eight times due to a software glitch.

Mike Johns, an AI consultant, shared a video of his Waymo ride malfunctioning while en route to Sky Harbor International Airport in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The autonomous vehicle circled a parking lot eight times, causing Johns to contact Waymo customer support for assistance.
Waymo representatives instructed Johns to use the app to pull over the car, but the issue persisted for several minutes before being resolved.
Waymo stated the incident caused a five-minute delay and has since been addressed through a software update; Johns was not charged for the ride.
The incident highlights ongoing challenges with self-driving technology, including safety concerns and limited human intervention capabilities in emergencies.