Waymo Robotaxi Calls 911 After Teens Fire Toy Gun at Vehicle in San Mateo

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Two teenagers learned a costly lesson after firing a toy gun at a Waymo robotaxi in San Mateo, California. The autonomous vehicle, operating without a human driver, responded by coming to a stop at the scene. The robotaxi then independently contacted emergency services by calling 911. San Mateo Police were dispatched and arrived at the location where the Waymo waited for them. The incident highlights the automated safety response capabilities built into Waymo's self-driving vehicles.

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