AI incident #1583 ·
Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Caught Fire After Driving Over Firework in San Francisco
What happened
An unoccupied Waymo robotaxi reportedly drove over a small firework near the 1200 block of Connecticut Street in San Francisco on July 4, 2026, and caught fire. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported. Waymo said it coordinated with the San Francisco Fire Department and local authorities to remove the damaged vehicle.
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Who was involved
- Alleged deployer
- Waymo, Automated Driving System Deployers, Robotaxi Operators
- Alleged developer
- Waymo, Automated Driving System Developers
- Alleged harmed party
- Waymo, Robotaxi Operators, Automated Driving System Deployers
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