Waymo’s self-driving cars received 589 traffic tickets in San Francisco in 2024.

In 2024, Waymo’s self-driving cars received a total of 589 traffic tickets in San Francisco, resulting in $65,065 in fines. These violations included blocking traffic, disobeying street-cleaning restrictions, and parking in prohibited areas. The fines highlight the challenges that autonomous vehicles face in navigating complex urban environments and adhering to local traffic regulations.

Waymo, owned by Google, has been working to address these issues and improve the performance of its autonomous vehicles. The company has stated that safety is its highest priority and that it is committed to making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with traffic laws.

Sources:

https://www.newsnationnow.com/business/robotaxis-driverless-cars-waymo-tickets/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/driverless-taxis-got-589-parking-150919281.html

https://www.heise.de/en/news/Waymo-Self-driving-cars-collect-more-than-600-parking-tickets-10315545.html