Waymo Robotaxis Stall Kamala Harris's Motorcade in San Francisco

Two self-driving vehicles from Waymo disrupted Vice President Kamala Harris's motorcade, highlighting ongoing issues with autonomous vehicle technology.

Vice President Kamala Harris's motorcade was delayed by two Waymo self-driving cars in San Francisco on Friday night.
A Waymo vehicle stalled while attempting a U-turn, requiring a police officer to manually move it out of the way.
The incident occurred as Harris was returning from a fundraiser and heading to her hotel in the Nob Hill neighborhood.
Waymo has faced criticism for multiple malfunctions and traffic disruptions in San Francisco, including a recent incident where a robotaxi hit a bicyclist.
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to regulate self-driving cars, allowing police to cite autonomous vehicle companies for traffic violations starting in 2026.