Waymo Robotaxis Disrupt San Francisco Residents with Nightly Honking

Self-driving cars' collision-avoidance feature triggers noise complaints, prompting software update.

Residents report being woken up by honking Waymo cars at all hours, especially around 4 AM.
The honking is caused by a collision-avoidance feature that activates when cars get too close.
Waymo has acknowledged the issue and implemented a software update to reduce the noise.
Local activists are calling for stricter regulations or bans on autonomous vehicles.
Despite the disturbances, some residents still support the use of Waymo cars.