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Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo
Ars Technica • • nation
Key Points:
- Two California teenagers were detained by police after misbehaving in a Waymo robotaxi, including drinking alcohol and shooting gel bead projectiles from the vehicle.
- Waymo's robotaxis enforce strict rider rules prohibiting drug and alcohol use, requiring passengers under 18 to be accompanied by an adult, and banning weapons or throwing objects from the car.
- The robotaxi detected the teens' behavior through internal cameras and stopped the vehicle, alerting San Mateo Police, who safely removed the teens from the car.
- This incident follows a previous case where Waymo reported passengers for drinking inside a robotaxi, highlighting the company's active monitoring and enforcement policies.
- Police emphasized the dangers of toy guns and projectiles in public, especially when mistaken for real weapons, and noted the teens avoided a DUI despite their other violations.
