Waymo will temporarily do Limit Robotaxi -Service in all its nationwide markets, the company said on Friday as US cities are preparing for wave of protests of federal immigration policies and laws and military cracks on protesters. The Alphabet affiliate will stop service in Los -Annication Overall.
Waymo Spokesman Sandy Karp confirmed the service break and adjustments, but refused to comment further. There is no indication how long the service changes will last.
The adjustments will affect service in San Francisco, Austin, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. On Friday afternoon, some San Francisco riders saw in-app messages showing that all the robotaxis of the company were busy, and thus unable to pick up rides.
The move comes a week after protesters ignited five autonomous taxis operated by the company in the center of Los -English. Pictures of the fires went viral on social media, and became a flash point in discussions about protesting violence and the role Te Techniko plays in civic surveillance. The incident raised questions About the cameras and sensor data collected by Waymo on public roads, and how or if it is shared with offenders. Earlier this week, Karp told Wired that the company generally challenges data requests that are too wide or have no single legal basis. She refused to comment on specific cases.
Waymo sometimes adjusts service areas before major events marked by large crowds and traffic, including sports matches and concerts, and in response to incidents such as fires or floods, where the safety road is anxiety.
