Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Secret Service Motorcade in Unusual Incident

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A Waymo autonomous vehicle reportedly held up a Secret Service motorcade, highlighting an unexpected real-world challenge for self-driving technology. The incident raised questions about how robotaxis respond to emergency and high-priority government convoys. Unlike human drivers, autonomous vehicles follow programmed rules and may not recognize or yield to unofficial signals from security personnel. The episode underscores ongoing concerns about how self-driving cars interact with law enforcement and protective services in unscripted situations.

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