San Mateo Police Department

Waymo reported two 15-year-old riders to San Mateo police after detecting what appeared to be a firearm and intoxication via in-cabin cameras. The incident highlights Waymo's use of remote monitoring in robotaxis to enforce safety rules, though the object turned out to be an Orbeez gun and the riders had been drinking. Authorities are reviewing cabin video for further investigation.

Police in Northern California detained two 15-year-olds who were drinking and shooting Orbeez from a self-driving Waymo vehicle. Waymo remotely pulled the car into a parking lot after alerting law enforcement, and officers found the teens engaging in the prohibited activities. Public concern arose over surveillance and privacy, with some questioning Waymo's role in the incident.

Police in Northern California detained two 15-year-olds who were drinking and shooting water beads from a self-driving Waymo vehicle. Waymo remotely stopped the car after alerting law enforcement, and officers searched the vehicle, finding the teens engaged in the prohibited activities.

Two 15-year-olds in California were detained by police after allegedly drinking alcohol and shooting Orbeez beads from a Waymo driverless car. The vehicle remotely locked them inside until officers arrived, leading to a high-risk traffic stop and a potential investigation into underage drinking and threatening behavior.

Two 15-year-olds were detained after causing 'trouble' in a Waymo self-driving SUV in California. They were reported to be drinking and 'shooting' from inside the vehicle, prompting a response from the San Mateo Police Department.

Two 15-year-olds were detained by the San Mateo Police Department after causing 'trouble' in a Waymo self-driving SUV. The teens were reported to be drinking and 'shooting' from inside the vehicle, prompting Waymo to notify authorities and stop the car.