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Exclusive: Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms - TechCrunch

Exclusive: Zoox grounds Atlanta test fleet after workers report toxic gas exposure symptoms TechCrunch

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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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Cruise robotaxi appears to hinder emergency crews after San Francisco mass shooting

A Cruise autonomous vehicle appeared to block emergency crews responding to a mass shooting in San Francisco's Mission District on 9 June 2023. A police officer in video footage says the robotaxi was blocking emergency medical and fire vehicles. Cruise denied obstructing access and said an employee moved the vehicle within half an hour. San Francisco police said they were investigating.

Company involved

Cruise

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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

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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

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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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Cruise Robotaxis Blamed for Delaying Ambulance in San Francisco Man's Death

In August 2023, a homeless man named Sammy Davis was fatally struck by a city bus in San Francisco. Emergency responders alleged that two Cruise robotaxis blocked their ambulance, delaying transport. City officials later clarified that Cruise was not at fault for the death, and the man had been hit by a bus. Cruise denied any responsibility, stating the delay was only 90 seconds.

Company involved

Cruise

AI system involved

Cruise robotaxi

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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

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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

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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

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Zoox recalls 332 robotaxis after self-driving cars veer into oncoming traffic

Zoox, Amazon's self-driving car company, recalled 332 robotaxis after they were found veering into oncoming traffic near intersections. The issue was first noticed in August 2025 when a car took a wide right turn crossing the center line. Zoox said no crashes or injuries occurred and fixed the problem with a software update. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the recall and is in ongoing discussions with Zoox.

Company involved

Zoox

AI system involved

Zoox robotaxis

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NHTSA investigation PE24016: Unexpected ADS behavior

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

Company involved

Waymo

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Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla crosses into incoming traffic, hit, and spins off road

The Tesla's Autopilot system steered the vehicle into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed a 12-year-old and injured five others.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Cruise Self-Driving Car Rear-Ended by Human-Driven Cruise Vehicle in San Francisco

On 11 June 2018, a self-driving Cruise Chevrolet Bolt was rear-ended by another Cruise vehicle driven by a human employee on Bryant Street in San Francisco. The collision caused only minor scuffs and no injuries. Cruise reported the incident to the California DMV as required. The incident highlights the challenges of autonomous vehicles interacting with human drivers.

Company involved

Cruise

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AI-powered tram crashes into pedestrians in St Petersburg test run

An AI-powered 'Smart Tram' on a test run in St Petersburg, Russia, crashed into pedestrians after its AI system turned off and brakes failed. The driver, who was present, attempted to use emergency brakes but they did not fully work. Several people were injured, including a 45-year-old woman trapped under the tram. The city authorities have launched an investigation and a criminal case has been opened.

Company involved

St Petersburg city authorities

AI system involved

Smart Tram

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Ola drivers file GDPR lawsuit over algorithmic management and data access

Two ride-hailing drivers are taking Ola to court in Amsterdam, alleging the company violated GDPR data access rights by not providing full personal data, including GPS and ratings information. They argue this hinders their ability to challenge algorithmic decisions, such as a driver who had pay docked after Ola's system incorrectly flagged trips as invalid. The case, supported by the App Drivers & Couriers Union, seeks to compel Ola to comply with data protection law and faces fines for non-compliance. Ola says it has not received notification and complies with all applicable laws.

Company involved

Ola

AI system involved

Guardian

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Google and Delphi Self-Driving Cars Involved in Minor Accidents in California

Four self-driving cars in California have been involved in accidents since September 2014, when the state began issuing testing permits. Two occurred while the cars were in autonomous mode, and two while a human was driving. Google and Delphi, the companies operating the vehicles, stated that their cars were not at fault and that the collisions were minor, with no injuries. The accidents have raised concerns about transparency, as details are kept confidential under state law.

Company involved

Google Inc. and Delphi Automotive

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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla collides with pickup

The vehicle's Autopilot system drove into oncoming traffic, causing a collision that killed the driver and injured two passengers in another vehicle.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla falls from height

The vehicle drove off the road and fell from a height, killing the driver.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Tesla Model X on Autopilot hits crash attenuator in Mountain View, killing driver

On 23 March 2018, a Tesla Model X P100D operating with Autopilot hit a damaged crash attenuator on US Highway 101 in Mountain View, California, killing the driver. The NTSB found that Autopilot steered the vehicle into a highway gore area because of system limitations, and that the driver was distracted and over-reliant on the partial driving automation. Two other vehicles were struck; one driver sustained minor injuries.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Tesla Model Y crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Pedestrian hit on shoulder

A Tesla Model Y struck and killed a pedestrian changing a tire on the shoulder of a highway.

Company involved

Tesla

AI system involved

Autopilot

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Waymo drives through farmer’s market in Denver, no one injured - Washington Times

The Waymo autonomous vehicle drove through a farmer's market, potentially endangering attendees.

Company involved

Waymo

AI system involved

Waymo

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Beep automated bus rear-ended by Tesla in Washington D.C.

An automated bus operated by Beep was rear-ended by a Tesla driver making an illegal lane change in Washington D.C. on 18 January 2026. The bus, part of a pilot programme with the U.S. Department of Transportation, had a human backup driver and sustained minor cosmetic damage. Service was temporarily paused but resumed after a review found the bus operated appropriately. No police were called and the incident was not reported to NHTSA as the damage was under $1,000 and the other driver was at fault.

Company involved

Beep

AI system involved

Beep automated bus

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San Francisco officials complain of robotaxi interference with emergency responders

San Francisco's fire chief and police union have complained that Waymo and Cruise robotaxis are interfering with emergency responders, including driving into active scenes and blocking fire trucks. The fire chief says it is only a matter of time before a catastrophic injury or death occurs. The police union asked the California Public Utilities Commission to postpone a vote on expanding robotaxi services. The companies say they are working with officials and that most encounters are without issue.

Company involved

Waymo and Cruise

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