Driverless Waymo cruises through Denver farmers market
Key Points:
- A Waymo autonomous car unexpectedly drove through the setup area of Denver’s South Pearl Street farmers market on Sunday morning, surprising vendors and onlookers.
- The driverless vehicle navigated slowly along pedestrian paths between vendor tents, causing concern but no injuries or damage.
- Market organizers were unable to stop or redirect the car and had to follow it while warning others of its approach.
- A Waymo spokesperson explained the car was already en route on South Pearl Street when the market setup began and that it quickly recognized the situation and exited the area safely.
- The South Pearl Farmers Market operates every third Sunday from May to November, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.