Jul 07, 2023 13:24:00

An attempt to interfere with the automatic driving robotaxi that is in the way of traffic with a triangular cone, the method is 'put it on the hood'

In San Francisco, Cruise under General Motors and Waymo, a group company of Google, operate robotaxis using self-driving cars that run without drivers. However,

robo-taxis are causing havoc with city traffic , causing a backlash from local residents, and some groups are using triangular cones to interfere with robo-taxis.

Grumpy Locals Are Sabotaging Cruise and Waymo Robotaxis With Traffic Cones
https://www.thedrive.com/news/rebels-are-disabling-waymo-cruise-robotaxis-with-traffic-cones

Robotaxi has been reported to have caused multiple problems so far. As an example, in May 2023, a police officer used a smoke canister to stop a robotaxi approaching a fire site during firefighting activities.

The appearance of a policeman who calls out to an automatic driving car 'Stop!' Is a topic - GIGAZINE

In June 2023, he caused an accident in which a small dog was hit and killed.

Waymo's automatic driving taxi collides with a small dog and causes death, Waymo claims that it was an unavoidable accident-GIGAZINE

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Daniel Ramirez

A group called `` Safe Street Rebel '' is protesting against this situation, claiming that `` people, communities, and park spaces must take precedence over vehicles that cause pollution, danger, and murder.

Safe Street Rebel
https://www.safestreetrebel.com/

Safe Street Rebel's claims and protests are summarized in the following TikTok videos.

'What's going on with self-driving cars in San Francisco?'

“These companies promise that their cars will reduce traffic and crashes.”

'But instead they block buses, emergency vehicles and daily traffic. They don't care about people or dogs.'

'And in partnership with the police, they record everyone all the time, without anyone's consent.'

“And most importantly, self-driving cars need streets specifically designed for cars.”

“Self-driving cars exist only to keep commercial automakers in a dominant position and to make transit viable.”

'But we can do something about it.'

'First, find a triangular cone.'

'Everywhere'

'Gently put the triangular cone on the hood of the self-driving car'

'Make sure the car is empty'

'And then just repeat.'

'It's really fun and anyone can do it.'

'On Thursday, July 13th, there will be a state hearing for these companies to expand their operations in San Francisco.'

'No way. I disagree.'

'Corn your thoughts to these companies this week, and see

links in profile for more information on public comment.'

Regarding the behavior of Safe Street Rebel, Waymo told the news site The Drive, ``Not only is the operation of an automatic driving car wrong, but (placing a triangular cone on the hood) is an act of vandalism, and the road In the event of unwanted or unsafe interference with our vehicles, we will report them to law enforcement agencies, ”he said.