Waymo Robotaxi Passengers Fired Toy Guns and Drank Alcohol, Prompting Police Intervention
A group of teenagers riding in a Waymo robotaxi in Phoenix startled the autonomous vehicle operator by drinking alcohol and firing toy guns from the windows. The Waymo vehicle safely pulled over and stalled for authorities after the remote operator alerted police to the passengers' behavior. This incident highlights ongoing discussions around monitoring and managing passenger conduct in autonomous vehicles.