Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo

Two teenagers were detained by police after using a Waymo robotaxi to conduct 'drive-by' shootings with gel bead toy guns. Waymo's autonomous system detected the behavior, stopped the vehicle, and alerted law enforcement, demonstrating the company's ability to enforce passenger conduct rules.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the evolving intersection of autonomous vehicle safety protocols, passenger accountability, and the enforcement of behavioral standards in driverless transit.
🔫🤦🚔 Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo The robotaxi stopped, called 911, and waited for the San Mateo Police to show up.
The report focuses on the facts of the incident and the company's policy enforcement without taking a political stance.
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