Waymo robotaxi calls cops on riders handling loaded AR-style ghost gun — Waymo alerted San Francisco police, then juvenile riders were stopped and arrested
Following a tip-off from robotaxi firm Waymo, San Francisco police conducted a 'high-risk vehicle stop' and arrested two juveniles for illegal possession of a firearm.
San Francisco police arrested two minors last week after Waymo's robotaxi flagged them for handling a loaded AR-style assault rifle. The incident occurred at 4am on Thursday, September 3 in the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Police found "suspected marijuana and mace spray" during their high-risk vehicle stop. Waymo's in-cabin camera monitoring system detected the serious violation, which was subsequently confirmed by police.
The passengers, a male and a female, cannot be identified due to their age. They face charges related to illegally possessing a firearm. This is not the first such incident involving Waymo's autonomous vehicles alerting authorities. In September, San Mateo police were called after two 15-year-olds were allegedly drinking alcohol and using toy 'gel blaster' guns in the taxi cabin.
Waymo robotaxis operate in major cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, and have recently expanded to San Diego, Denver, and Tampa, Florida.
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