We’ve often noted that tensions over autonomous taxis in San Francisco have become contentious. Proving things are escalating rather than calming, an angry mob surrounded and torched a Waymo robotaxi, a dramatic display of hostility toward the technology.
Destroying a driverless vehicle reflects deep public frustration with the technology’s rollout. The fiery incident underscores the friction between companies pushing autonomous vehicles and communities uneasy about their presence.
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