A passenger inside a driverless Waymo taxi in Miami found themselves in an unusual situation when police pulled the vehicle over on April 25th. The passenger recorded the entire encounter from the front seat as the car, with no human driver, stopped on the road. Waymo's remote support team, identifying itself as "Karen," engaged with the passenger and the officer, who stated he had been following the vehicle due to its stopping patterns.
Authorities confirmed no injuries or citations were issued during the stop. This incident is one of several recent occurrences highlighting the interactions between autonomous vehicles and law enforcement. Waymo's remote assistance system is designed to provide real-time guidance and support for its vehicles in complex situations, ensuring a layer of oversight even without an onboard driver.
