Waymo Robotaxis Disrupt San Francisco Residents with Early Morning Honking

Autonomous vehicles cause sleepless nights as they navigate a SoMa parking lot, prompting complaints and a promised fix.

Waymo's self-driving cars have been honking at each other around 4 a.m. in a SoMa parking lot, disturbing nearby residents.
The noise issue began when Waymo started using the lot for overnight parking and recharging in late July.
Residents report the honking disrupts their sleep and daily activities, leading to frustration and complaints.
Waymo acknowledges the problem and states it is working on a solution to stop the unnecessary honking.
The company is also beginning to test its robotaxis on Bay Area freeways with human monitors on board.