Waymo self-driving taxi caught heading into oncoming traffic amid World Cup congestion (opens original article in a new tab)

A self-driving Waymo robotaxi was filmed in the wrong lane facing oncoming traffic in Los Angeles during World Cup congestion, highlighting ongoing safety concerns about autonomous vehicles.

• A self-driving Waymo robotaxi was caught in the wrong lane facing oncoming traffic in Los Angeles
• The incident occurred during World Cup-related traffic congestion with drivers needing to avoid collision
• Waymo has faced safety scrutiny including a recent recall of 3,871 vehicles due to hazard prioritization issues