Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis to stop them driving into highway construction zones

[LisaM]

3. Who wants these things?

Last edited Thu Jun 18, 2026, 02:59 PM - Edit history (1)

They suddenly appeared in Seattle with no warning (as did scooters and eBikes). There was absolutely no opportunity for the public to weigh in. Scooters are an absolute menace and eBikes are turning into one, with kids well under driving age whizzing around on them. I see people on both running red lights every day and hogging bike lanes with no care for people on actual bikes

I know that seems like a digression but really, all these things appearing with no vetting is making cities unliveable, particularly for pedestrians (like me). How can you make eye contact with a driver in a parking lot when you're crossing a street or walking in a parking lot if there is no driver?