San Francisco, CA A local tennis coach is claiming that a Waymo driverless taxi drove off with his pricey tennis equipment earlier this week. The coach, who wishes to remain anonymous, stated that he had hailed a Waymo vehicle for transportation after a training session. He placed his tennis bag, containing several rackets and other gear, in the back seat.
According to the coach, he briefly exited the vehicle to adjust his belongings when the Waymo unexpectedly began to move. He was unable to retrieve his equipment before the car drove away. The tennis bag reportedly contained rackets valued at several thousand dollars.
"I was shocked," said the coach. "I just stepped out for a second, and the car just took off. I tried to stop it, but it was too late."
Waymo has confirmed that they are aware of the incident and are currently investigating the matter. A spokesperson for the company stated, "We are committed to providing a safe and reliable transportation service. We are taking this report seriously and are working to understand what happened."
The incident raises questions about the safety protocols and sensor capabilities of driverless vehicles, particularly in situations involving passenger interaction. It remains unclear whether the Waymo vehicle malfunctioned or if there was a misunderstanding between the coach and the autonomous system. This is not the first reported incident involving Waymo vehicles in San Francisco, but it is unique in its nature. The investigation is ongoing.
Waymo Driverless Taxi Allegedly Drives Off With Tennis Gear in San Francisco
A San Francisco tennis coach is reporting a peculiar incident involving a Waymo driverless taxi. According to the coach, the vehicle drove away while his expensive tennis equipment was still inside. The coach says he was briefly outside the car when the incident occurred. Waymo is reportedly investigating the situation.
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