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Waymo Robotaxi Reportedly Caught Fire After Driving Over Firework in San Francisco
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In brief
An AI system built by Waymo and Automated Driving System Developers and deployed by Waymo, Automated Driving System Deployers and 1 other allegedly harmed Waymo, Robotaxi Operators and 1 other.
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- Not classified
- Occurred
- Coverage
- 1 report
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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Other incidents involving Waymo, Automated Driving System Deployers, Robotaxi Operators
Source record: incident #1583 on the AI Incident Database · all 1 report