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TechCrunch Mar 25, 2026 at 16:30 Startups

Waymo relies on firefighters and police to bail out stuck robotaxis

In at least six instances identified by TechCrunch, first responders have had to take control of Waymo vehicles and move them out of traffic during emergency situations.

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