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Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Entered Phoenix Light-Rail Tracks, Prompting Passenger to Exit
A Waymo robotaxi reportedly entered light-rail tracks in Phoenix on January 7, 2026, and stopped as a train approached, prompting its passenger to exit. The vehicle then continued along the tracks near another train. No collision or injury was reported.
- Date it happened
- 2026-01-07
- Organisation involved
- Waymo, Robotaxi operators, Automated driving system deployers
- Product, system or model
- Waymo Driver, Valley Metro light-rail system, Robotaxi systems, Public transit systems, Light-rail systems, Automated driving systems
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