Waymo Vehicle Blocks Fire Truck in Austin Incident
An autonomous Waymo vehicle paused and blocked an arriving fire truck in Austin, Texas, according to footage captured by a hotel guest.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
An incident in Austin, Texas, on September 14 involved an empty Waymo autonomous vehicle blocking an arriving fire truck during a false alarm response. Footage captured by hotel guest David Munoz shows the vehicle edging forward in a hotel driveway instead of yielding to the emergency vehicle.
A Waymo spokesperson stated that the vehicle paused briefly before backing up to allow the fire truck to pass. The company emphasized its commitment to working closely with first responders and continuously improving its safety protocols.