Passenger Accidentally Discovers How to Manually Drive Tesla's Robotaxi
Un passager découvre par accident comment piloter soi-même le robotaxi de Tesla - PhonAndroid
A passenger named Matthew Skrzypczak found a hidden driving interface on the central screen of a Tesla Cybercab, featuring a virtual joystick. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, so this menu is intended for operators to maneuver it in depots or tight parking. Skrzypczak filmed the screen and attempted to drive the car, realizing he likely wasn't meant to access the controls.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Cybercab
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Is Your Robotaxi Watching You? A Waymo Reports Two Passengers for Carrying a Weapon in the U.S.
¿Tu robotaxi te vigila? Un Waymo delata a dos pasajeros por portar un arma en EE. UU. - Imagen Radio
A Waymo robotaxi detected a loaded firearm inside the vehicle and alerted emergency services, leading to the arrest of two young passengers. The incident has sparked debate over privacy and the use of internal cameras and AI monitoring in autonomous vehicles.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Bad Luck! Self-Driving Test Crashes into Police Car
Apes! Lagi Jajal Fitur Tanpa Sopir, Malah Nabrak Mobil Polisi - detikOto
Pakistani journalist Muhammad Aalijah was demonstrating a remote-controlled autonomous vehicle when an internet outage caused it to lose control and hit a parked police car. The incident was filmed and quickly went viral.
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NEV 'Smart Cruise' Crashes Into Construction Cones; Traffic Police: Assisted Driving Is Not Autonomous Driving
新能源汽车“智能巡航”撞上施工锥桶，交警：辅助驾驶不等于自动驾驶！ - 紫牛新闻
On the morning of August 20, on the G15 Shenhai Expressway in Hai'an, a new energy sedan using its smart cruise function drove into construction cones placed in the first lane. The driver swerved into the rightmost lane after impact, and no injuries were reported. Traffic police said assisted driving is not autonomous driving and the driver remains primarily responsible.
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Highway Driver Dozes Off While Using Smart Driving, Car Flips Over; Driver: 'I Was Drowsy, It Crashed'
司机高速上开智驾打盹车撞翻了 司机：“我开了智驾，有点瞌睡，它就撞了” - 新浪网
A driver on a Jiangxi expressway activated the smart driving feature and then dozed off, causing the car to hit a crash barrier and roll over. The driver, who was wearing a seatbelt, was not injured. Traffic police determined the crash happened because the driver mistook the assisted driving system for full self-driving and failed to remain attentive.
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Tesla Releases Documents: Model X with Autopilot Causes Fatal Crash
Tesla geeft documenten vrij: Model X met Autopilot veroorzaakt dodelijke crash - Bright
A Tesla Model X with Autopilot or Full Self-Driving active collided with a three-wheeled motorcycle on US State Route 4 on July 23, 2025, killing the rider. The car was traveling at 79 km/h. The crash was not initially reported as involving a Tesla or automated driving, but Tesla later filed a mandatory report with NHTSA, revealing the system was active.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Shanahan Had Autopilot Engaged During Crash
沙納漢車禍時啟動自動輔助駕駛 - singtaousa.com
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that his Tesla's Autopilot was activated during a July 14 crash in Palo Alto. He admitted fault, saying he was distracted when his phone slipped and he may have accidentally disengaged the system. Shanahan sustained serious injuries, while the other driver had minor injuries.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla's fully self-driving taxi hits Los Angeles roads, minor scrape on first day
优德官方网站特斯拉全自动驾驶出租车在洛杉矶上路，首日发生轻微剐蹭 - Pchome电脑之家
Tesla's fully self-driving taxi began operating in Los Angeles. On its first day, it was involved in a minor scrape.
- Company involved
- Tesla
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Pakistani Journalist Crashes While Testing Self-Driving Car
Jurnalis Pakistan Alami Kecelakaan Saat Jajal Mobil Otonom - achmadnurhidayat.id
Pakistani journalist Muhammad Aalijah was testing a remote-controlled autonomous car when it lost control and hit a parked police car. The car was operated via satellite and internet, and the connection disruption caused the crash. Aalijah was recording from the passenger seat during the demonstration.
- AI system involved
- the Masla
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Wuhan's Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' robotaxis freeze on roads, stranding passengers
On the evening of 31 March 2026, multiple Baidu 'Luobo Kuaipao' autonomous taxis in Wuhan stopped on roads and elevated highways, trapping passengers inside. Police and transport authorities responded, and the company attributed the fault to a network-related system failure. Passengers were evacuated without injury, and an investigation is ongoing.
- Company involved
- Baidu
- AI system involved
- Luobo Kuaipao
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Driverless Car Promo Video: Internet Cut Causes Crash into Police Van
Il fait la promotion en vidéo d’une voiture sans chauffeur, il perd la connexion internet et finit dans la police…
A journalist was filming a promotion for a remotely driven car from the passenger seat when the internet connection failed, making the vehicle uncontrollable. It crashed into a parked police van. No one was injured.
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SIT Acronis Autonomous Self-Driving Car Crashes Into Wall
During round one of Roborace's Season Beta 1.1, a self-driving car from team SIT Acronis Autonomous drove directly into a wall while navigating a gentle curve. The incident occurred without any other cars on the track, and the cause was unclear. Another team's car also experienced positioning issues, highlighting the challenges of autonomous racing at high speeds.
- Company involved
- SIT Acronis Autonomous
- AI system involved
- Roborace autonomous racing car
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A Motorcyclist Died And Two Others Were Killed. A False Flock ID Helped Police Arrest The Wrong Person - RideApart.com
The Flock ALPR system incorrectly identified Lindsay Isaacs's vehicle as involved in a fatal crash, leading to her wrongful arrest and imprisonment.
- Company involved
- Flock Safety
- AI system involved
- Flock FreeForm
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Robotaxi causes accident in Dänikon – SBB and canton report property damage
Robotaxi baut Unfall in Dänikon – SBB und Kanton melden Sachschaden - Tages-Anzeiger
A robotaxi was involved in an accident in Dänikon on Friday with minor property damage. The driving system mistakenly classified a ground plate as drivable, resulting in tire damage. The Federal Roads Office confirmed that safe continued operation of the remaining vehicles is possible.
- Company involved
- iamo
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Tesla’s Autopilot Reportedly Involved in Another Accident
L’Autopilot de Tesla serait impliqué dans un nouvel accident, voici ce qu’il s’est passé - PaperGeek
Kyle Shanahan, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, crashed his Tesla. He suspects the Autopilot may have malfunctioned, but is unsure if he accidentally deactivated it. He stressed that drivers must always remain vigilant and ready to take over.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Tesla Autopilot fails to centre car, shredding tyres in Redmond
In summer 2017, Eric Horvitz activated the Autopilot function of his Tesla sedan while driving in Redmond, Washington. The system failed to centre the car properly, causing both driver's side tyres to hit a raised curb and shred instantly. Horvitz regained control and watched his car being towed away. He reported the incident to Tesla, which he says was more concerned about liability than addressing ethical issues with its AI.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Life or Death in Two Seconds: The Smart Driving Chaos Behind the Fatal Xiaomi Car Crash—Every Owner Must Read!
生死两秒：小米汽车致命车祸背后的智驾迷局，所有车主必看！ - 汽车之家
A Xiaomi SU7 was traveling at 116 km/h on the Dezhou-Shanghai Expressway on March 29 when its NOA system issued an obstacle warning, leaving the driver only about two seconds to react. The vehicle hit a cement barrier at 97 km/h and caught fire, killing three university students inside. The article criticizes the short warning time, the gap between marketing claims and driver responsibility disclaimers, and calls for stricter smart driving safety standards.
- Company involved
- Xiaomi
- AI system involved
- NOA
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EasyMile ordered to stop carrying passengers after injury in Ohio
A passenger was injured while riding in an EasyMile self-driving shuttle in Columbus, Ohio, when the vehicle made an emergency stop from 7 mph, causing the passenger to fall from their seat. The passenger sought medical attention, and the local transportation project Smart Columbus halted the service. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partially suspended EasyMile's US operations, prohibiting the company from carrying passengers while it investigates the incident.
- Company involved
- EasyMile
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Waymo driverless taxi blocked by men demanding passenger's number
A woman using a Waymo driverless taxi in San Francisco was trapped when two men blocked the vehicle and demanded her phone number. The autonomous car stalled, and the men persisted despite her protests. Waymo's rider support contacted her during the incident and followed up afterwards. The passenger described the experience as terrifying and warned others to be careful when riding alone.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo
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Tesla Autopilot crashes into parked police SUV in Laguna Beach
On 29 May 2018, Dave Key's Tesla Model S, operating in Autopilot mode, drifted out of its lane and collided with a parked police SUV in Laguna Beach, California. No one was injured, but the car was written off. The crash was attributed to a known limitation of Tesla's AI, which struggled to distinguish stationary objects from the background. Key, a former software entrepreneur, later bought three more Teslas and used the Full Self-Driving beta.
- Company involved
- Tesla
- AI system involved
- Autopilot
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Waymo passengers felt trapped during pedestrian attack in San Francisco
A couple riding in a Waymo driverless car in San Francisco felt trapped when a pedestrian attempted to cover the vehicle's sensors. The passengers contacted Waymo support and were advised to remain inside the vehicle. The pedestrian eventually walked away, and the passengers were unharmed. Waymo stated that remaining inside is often the safest course of action during such an event.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo Driver
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Cruise driverless cars stall in San Francisco, blocking traffic after Outside Lands festival
As many as 10 Cruise autonomous vehicles became immobilized on Grant Avenue in North Beach on Friday night due to wireless connectivity issues caused by the Outside Lands music festival. The cars blocked traffic, and officials noted that emergency vehicles would not have been able to pass. Cruise apologised and said it is investigating solutions. The incident occurred a day after the California Public Utilities Commission approved expanded robotaxi operations in the city.
- Company involved
- Cruise
- AI system involved
- Cruise driverless cars
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Waymo rider trapped in robotaxi during vandalism attack in San Francisco
In May 2026, Sherman Watson was riding in a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco when two men attacked the vehicle, smashing the windshield. The car stopped and remained stationary, trapping Watson inside for about 10 minutes while he feared for his life. Waymo's remote assistant called police but could not move the car. Watson later sought therapy and requested video footage from Waymo, which the company has not provided, citing the need for a police search warrant.
- Company involved
- Waymo
- AI system involved
- Waymo robotaxi
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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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