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Driverless Waymo car hits cyclist in San Francisco, causes minor scratches

Feb 07, 2024 - auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com
A Waymo self-driving car collided with a cyclist in San Francisco, causing minor injuries. The incident occurred when a large truck turned into an intersection, obscuring the cyclist from the Waymo vehicle's view. Despite heavy braking, the Waymo car was unable to avoid the collision. The San Francisco Police Department is investigating the incident. Meanwhile, Waymo is seeking to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles, despite resistance from lawmakers and citizens concerned about the safety of autonomous vehicles.

In related news, GM's Cruise self-driving car unit is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission following an accident where one of its robotaxis struck and dragged a pedestrian. Last year, over two dozen unions called for an industry-wide probe into driverless vehicles, citing them as "unsafe and untenable in their current form" due to a high number of crash incidents.

Key takeaways:

  • A driverless Waymo car collided with a cyclist in San Francisco, causing minor injuries to the cyclist.
  • GM's Cruise self-driving car unit is under investigation by the U.S. Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission following an accident where a robotaxi struck and dragged a pedestrian.
  • Waymo is seeking to expand its driverless service in Los Angeles, but is facing resistance due to safety concerns.
  • Last year, over two dozen unions called for an industry-wide probe into driverless vehicles, citing them as 'unsafe and untenable in their current form' due to a high number of crash incidents.
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