A Waymo robotaxi was recorded colliding with another vehicle in a California Costco parking lot and then continuing to drive, an incident that has prompted discussion on social media. The video, approximately 20 seconds long, shows the light-blue robotaxi making contact with a car before proceeding. The car that was struck also drove away from the scene.
The incident has drawn over 2,000 upvotes and 500 comments on social media platforms, with users debating fault and the vehicle's response. Some commenters suggested the driver of the other vehicle was at fault for accelerating into the Waymo, while others found the robotaxi's continued movement after the collision noteworthy.
The vehicle involved is identified as Waymo's Zeekr RT, an all-electric robotaxi manufactured for Waymo by a subsidiary of Geely. This particular vehicle was built in 2024 and entered commercial service this year. While it shares some hardware with Chinese electric passenger vans, the RT model was produced exclusively for Waymo.
This incident follows a recent complaint from a San Jose passenger who alleged that a Waymo driverless car left with his luggage still in the trunk after dropping him off at an airport. These events add to a growing list of reported mishaps involving autonomous vehicles.