Two teens learn the hard way not to do toy gun drive-bys from a Waymo
Summary
Two teenagers in California used a Waymo self-driving taxi to shoot gel beads out of toy guns and drink alcohol, breaking the company’s passenger rules. Waymo stopped the car and alerted the police, who detained the teens for their actions.Key Facts
- The teens were riding in a Waymo robotaxi when they shot gel beads from toy guns while drinking alcohol.
- Waymo’s rules prohibit drug or alcohol use inside its vehicles, regardless of local laws.
- Passengers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, which the teens were not.
- Throwing objects and bringing weapons (including toy guns) inside the robotaxi is not allowed.
- Waymo can review video footage inside the vehicle and access live video during trips if needed.
- Police were called by Waymo and detained the teens for endangering public safety and underage drinking.
- This is not the first time Waymo has reported passengers for breaking rules, including drinking inside the car.
- Police highlighted that toy guns can cause fear or harm because they often look real and projectiles can cause injuries.
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