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116 incidents closest to “Wayve AI Driver” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-TQUWY37 Jan 2026

Waymo passenger flees robotaxi stuck on Phoenix light rail tracks

A Waymo self-driving car mistakenly drove onto light rail tracks in Phoenix, forcing a passenger to flee the vehicle. The incident occurred near moving trains before the car continued along the tracks. Valley Metro confirmed it was notified and responded, and Waymo was contacted.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

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WF-U5J4RS17 May 2021

Waymo self-driving taxi blocks road after confusion with traffic cones

A Waymo self-driving taxi in Phoenix, Arizona, became confused by traffic cones closing a lane and stopped, blocking the road. The vehicle repeatedly drove away from roadside assistance dispatched to help, before a human driver took over. Waymo acknowledged the incident, stating that its remote guidance team provided incorrect instructions and that it has since improved its operational process. The passenger, who documented the event, said such mistakes are rare.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo Driver

3 source articles · read the reporting →

Shenzhen traffic police to use AI surveillance to punish jaywalkers via text messages

The Shenzhen Traffic Police in China are implementing an AI-powered surveillance system to detect jaywalkers and automatically send them text message fines or warnings. The system uses cameras and facial recognition to identify individuals crossing roads illegally. The police claim this will improve enforcement efficiency, but critics raise concerns about privacy and the potential for errors in identification.

Company involved
Shenzhen Traffic Police

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WF-UJHJW38 Dec 2025

Man gets stuck in trunk of Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles

A man jumped into the open trunk of a Waymo robotaxi in Los Angeles and became trapped. The next passenger discovered him upon the vehicle's arrival, and police removed the man. Waymo acknowledged the incident was unacceptable and said it is implementing changes to prevent similar occurrences. The event was captured on video and shared widely on social media.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo robotaxi

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WF-UJYS3M1 Jun 2025

Hellobike self-driving car injures two pedestrians in Zhuzhou

In June 2025, a Hellobike autonomous taxi in Zhuzhou, Hunan, veered off course and struck two pedestrians crossing the road, causing serious injuries. The company suspended its autonomous driving operations in Zhuzhou and Liyang following the crash. Reports suggest the vehicle may have lacked sufficient underside sensors, leading to detection failures. The incident is believed to be the first publicly known injury-causing crash involving a robotaxi in China.

Company involved
哈啰
AI system involved
哈啰自动驾驶 Robotaxi

4 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-3PTUVG1 Mar 2022

Speedcam Anywhere developers face abuse from UK drivers after app launch

Speedcam Anywhere, an app that uses AI to estimate the speed of passing vehicles, was launched in March 2022. Its developers have received abusive emails from drivers and are now hiding their identities. Google and Apple have not approved the app for distribution, and the Home Office has not vetted it for speeding prosecutions.

AI system involved
Speedcam Anywhere

10 source articles · read the reporting →

San Francisco residents lose sleep over Waymo cars honking at night

Residents of San Francisco's South of Market neighbourhood report being repeatedly woken up by driverless Waymo vehicles honking at each other in a nearby parking lot, particularly around 4 a.m. The cars appear to honk while manoeuvring into spaces in between rides. Waymo says it has identified the cause and is working on a fix.

Company involved
Waymo

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-VACBZ522 May 2022

Cruise driverless cars block traffic in San Francisco

On 22 May 2022, three driverless Cruise vehicles stopped in the middle of Masonic Avenue in San Francisco, blocking two lanes of traffic. The cars reportedly became confused and halted, causing disruption. The incident was shared on social media by a witness.

Company involved
Cruise

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WF-W2FDR42 Apr 2022

Cruise autonomous vehicle briefly evades police traffic stop

On April 2, 2022, a driverless Cruise taxi in San Francisco was pulled over by police for driving without headlights. The vehicle initially drove away before stopping at a safe location, confusing officers. Cruise stated the car yielded as programmed and no citation was issued. The incident highlights challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with law enforcement.

Company involved
Cruise

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Hackers trick Tesla Autopilot into veering into oncoming lane

Researchers at Tencent's Keen Security Lab demonstrated that stickers placed on a road could trick a Tesla Model S's Autopilot system into veering into the oncoming traffic lane. The attack exploited the system's reliance on camera-based computer vision to recognise lanes. Tesla responded that this vulnerability was unrealistic because a driver can easily override Autopilot, while saying a separate steering-wheel hijack had been fixed in a software update.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-15ED3I4 May 2021

Man rides in back seat of Tesla using autopilot on Bay Area roads

A man was recorded sitting in the back seat of a Tesla Model 3 while it drove on autopilot with no one in the driver's seat on Bay Area roads. The video was shared online and the California Highway Patrol is investigating. A witness who reported the incident said Tesla customer service told him to contact CHP, and CHP initially said there was nothing they could do. The stunt highlights concerns about Tesla's autopilot feature being used without a driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Tesla Autopilot

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-NA2P6C14 Dec 2016

California threatens legal action against Uber over self-driving cars without permit

Uber launched a pilot program of self-driving taxis in San Francisco without obtaining a required permit from the California DMV. Two of the vehicles were observed running red lights on the first day. The California attorney general threatened legal action unless Uber removes the cars from the road. Uber argued that its cars are not fully autonomous and therefore not subject to the permit requirement.

Company involved
Uber

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WF-RK2OLR12 Oct 2021

Waymo vehicles repeatedly turn around on San Francisco dead-end street

Residents of a dead-end street in San Francisco's Richmond District say Waymo self-driving cars have been driving down their street and making U-turns every five minutes for six to eight weeks. The constant hum of the vehicles has become a nuisance for neighbours working from home. Waymo said the cars were obeying road rules, taking a U-turn due to Slow Streets signage on Lake, and that it continually adjusts to dynamic San Francisco road rules.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo Driver

9 source articles · read the reporting →

Cruise alleged to rely on human operators for autonomous driving

A New York Times article alleged that Cruise's autonomous vehicles rely on human operators to achieve autonomous driving, with 1.5 workers per vehicle intervening every 2.5 to five miles. Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt responded on Hacker News, stating that remote assistance is used 2-4% of the time and that many sessions are resolved by the vehicle itself. The company declined an interview request from the NYT.

Company involved
Cruise
AI system involved
Cruise AV

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Drivers criticise new AI speed cameras for invading privacy

UK drivers are unhappy with new AI speed cameras that detect mobile phone use and seatbelt violations. The cameras, being piloted by National Highways and police forces, send images to police for action. Many drivers see them as an invasion of privacy, although some acknowledge safety benefits.

Company involved
National Highways

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Study finds driverless car AI worse at detecting darker-skinned pedestrians

A study by researchers from Georgia Tech found that facial recognition systems used in autonomous cars are up to 12% less accurate at detecting pedestrians with darker skin tones. The bias stems from a lack of diverse training data in the BDD100K database. The researchers warn that this could lead to higher accident rates for people with darker skin if not addressed.

AI system involved
BDD100K

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WF-K5NHEN24 Nov 2022

Tesla's Full Self-Driving involved in fatal Bay Bridge crash

On Thanksgiving 2022, a Tesla vehicle using its Full Self-Driving feature was involved in a fatal accident on the San Francisco Bay Bridge. Footage published by The Intercept showed the system braking abruptly. The incident highlights safety concerns with autonomous driving technology.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-YSKNCV6 Feb 2024

Waymo driverless car hits bicyclist in San Francisco intersection

On 6 February 2024, a Waymo driverless car collided with a bicyclist at a four-way intersection in San Francisco. The cyclist was obscured by a truck and the vehicle braked but could not stop in time. The cyclist sustained minor scratches and left the scene. Waymo stated it is contacting relevant authorities.

Company involved
Waymo

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Driver relying on "smart driving" on highway crashes after system suddenly disengages near truck

司机依赖“智驾 ”跑高速,逼近大货车时“智驾”突然退出引发车祸 - 手机新浪网

A driver was using a smart driving system on an expressway. As the vehicle approached a large truck, the system unexpectedly disengaged, leading to a crash.

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WF-9XSD5E23 Jan 2026

Waymo self-driving car hits child near Santa Monica school, US opens probe

A Waymo autonomous vehicle struck a child crossing the street near an elementary school in Santa Monica, California, on 23 January 2026, during school drop-off hours. The child sustained minor injuries. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have opened investigations into the incident. Waymo stated that the child emerged suddenly from behind a double-parked SUV and that the vehicle braked, reducing speed from 17 mph to under 6 mph before contact, and that a computer model suggested a human driver would have also hit the child.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

2 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-MGXNBF1 Sep 2025

Waymo robotaxi investigated for failing to stop for school bus in Atlanta

An autonomous Waymo vehicle in Atlanta, Georgia, passed a stopped school bus with its stop arm and flashing red lights deployed, driving near students who were getting off the bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating how Waymo's automated driving system performs around stopped school buses. No injuries were reported. Waymo said the bus had partially blocked the vehicle's exit, obscuring the bus's signals, and that it has since updated its software.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo automated driving system

6 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-RV9WY55 Dec 2025

Hello robotaxi crash injures pedestrians in Zhuzhou, China

A Hello Inc. robotaxi struck and injured two pedestrians in Zhuzhou, China, on or around December 5, 2025. Footage showed bystanders and police lifting the vehicle to free a person trapped underneath. Hello has suspended autonomous-driving operations in Zhuzhou. Local police have not yet determined fault, and Hello has not commented. The crash follows a prior incident where a Hello robotaxi allegedly failed to stop after a collision.

Company involved
Hello Inc.
AI system involved
Hello Autonomous Driving

3 source articles · read the reporting →

Bo Yu Long Zhu Fishing Download: Tesla Autopilot Another Fatal Accident, Owner's Family Demands Full Logs - Pchome Computer Home

博鱼龙珠捕鱼下载特斯拉自动驾驶再出致命事故,车主家属要求公开完整日志 - Pchome电脑之家

A fatal accident involving Tesla's autopilot has occurred again. The family of the car owner is demanding that the complete logs be released.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-4NBY2U13 May 2024

NHTSA investigation PE24016: Unexpected ADS behavior

Waymo's automated driving system exhibited unexpected behavior during driving.

Company involved
Waymo

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