For whatever reason, Waymo’s are what are being targeted by the protestors right now.
Multiple Waymo’s lit on fire, shattered, stomped on, Etc.
Tonight is going to be a total mess.
— Spencer Hakimian (@SpencerHakimian) June 9, 2025
JUST IN: Multiple Waymo cars have been absolutely demolished in Los Angeles as the riots intensify.
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom is blaming the violence on “dictator” Trump, claiming he is “provoking violence.”pic.twitter.com/UiU7pDH2JV
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 9, 2025
Waymo’s self-driving cars have become the latest target in a wave of destruction, with multiple vehicles lit on fire, shattered, and stomped on during protests. The incidents occurred in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where demonstrators vandalized several autonomous vehicles, escalating tensions surrounding federal enforcement actions.
The destruction unfolded in downtown Los Angeles, where five Waymo cars were damaged, and one was set ablaze. Protesters surrounded the vehicles, smashing windows and spray-painting slogans before igniting one in the middle of the street. Videos circulating online show flames engulfing the car as crowds cheered.
San Francisco saw similar chaos. A Waymo vehicle was attacked in Chinatown during Lunar New Year celebrations. Witnesses reported that a group of people jumped on the hood, shattered the windshield, and threw fireworks inside, causing the car to catch fire. The incident was described as a mob mentality, with individuals posing for photos next to the burning wreckage.
Law enforcement is investigating the attacks. Authorities in both cities are reviewing surveillance footage and social media posts to identify suspects. Officials have warned that vandalizing autonomous vehicles is a criminal offense, and arrests are expected.
Sources:
https://abc7news.com/waymo-san-francisco-car-on-fire-vandalism-attacked/14411876/