San Fran Waymo Robotaxis Are Not Safe for Women & Dog Holders But Good for Stats | auto connected car news
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San Francisco’s driverless taxis, once hailed as a revolutionary way to safely travel the city, are facing backlash after incidents of harassment against passengers by men exploiting the technology's limitations. Women have reported being followed, blocked, and even harassed in these autonomous vehicles operated by companies like Waymo, which began offering rides in the city
  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    81·
    11 days ago

    It seems like full limo tint would be a very quick and cost efficient solution…

    People might still see someone get in, but other than that 30 seconds no one would even know if it was empty or has a guy holding a shotgun like in Snatch.

  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
    3·
    10 days ago

    Another video depicted a vandalized Waymo vehicle, its exterior marked with graffiti while a man sat inside holding a dog.

    I do not see how the dog (or even the man for that matter) is relevant to safety.

    • sabreW4K3@lazysoci.alOPMEnglish
      2·
      10 days ago

      I think they’re trying to suggest that the vehicle was targeted because of the canine passenger

      • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksMEnglish
        1·
        10 days ago

        Huh. Is that unique to Waymo or to autonomous vehicles? Seems more like a generic anti-dog sentiment, and in that case it seems weird that the vandals targeted Waymo rather than the passenger.