San Francisco Mom Gives Birth in Waymo Driverless Car

Birth in a Driverless Vehicle

• 🤰 A San Francisco mom unexpectedly gave birth in the back seat of a Waymo robo taxi while en route to the hospital.
• 🚗 The Waymo system detected unusual activity and alerted its support team, who then contacted 911.
• 👶 This is reportedly not the first baby born in one of Waymo's driverless cars.
• 🧼 The vehicle used for the birth was taken out of service for cleaning.

Waymo's Safety Record Under Scrutiny

• ⚠️ Waymo is currently defending its safety record, asserting that its robo taxis are safer than human drivers.
• 🚨 However, federal highway officials are investigating Waymo due to reports of vehicles making illegal maneuvers.
• 🚌 At least 19 incidents in Austin involved Waymo cars driving past stopped school buses with children crossing.
• 🔄 In response to these incidents, Waymo has issued a voluntary software recall.

Future Expansion and Public Reaction

• 🏙️ Waymo continues to test its vehicles in 20 additional cities and plans to launch rides in Dallas as early as next year.
• 🤔 The news sparked humorous reactions, with suggestions for Waymo's advertising to include childbirth, and skepticism about the safety and cleanliness of the experience.