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Waymo Driverless Car Kills Beloved Cat, Kitkat, Sparking Outrage in San Francisco

Inside EditionNovember 7, 20251 min56,812 views
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Tragic Death of Kitkat

  • πŸ’” Kitkat, a beloved neighborhood cat and fixture at Randa's Market, was killed by a Waymo driverless car.
  • πŸ’¬ Fans are expressing their grief and demanding justice on social media, with one post stating, "I'll love you forever Kit Kat."
  • πŸ“ A memorial for Kitkat has been established in front of the market, with signs expressing sadness and anger.

Community Reaction and Controversy

  • 😠 The death of Kitkat has intensified existing anger and animosity towards driverless robo cars in San Francisco.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Some community members are calling for voters to have the power to decide on the operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads.

Waymo's Response

  • πŸš— Waymo stated that Kitkat darted underneath the driverless taxi.
  • πŸ™ The company expressed its sympathies to Kitkat's owner and announced a donation to a local animal rights organization in Kitkat's honor.
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