Rideshare Drivers Protest Robotaxis Amid Safety Concerns in California.

Rideshare drivers for Lyft and Uber protested self-driving Waymo taxis in San Francisco, calling for greater oversight of autonomous vehicles. They cited recent incidents, including pets being killed and traffic blockages, as reasons for their concerns. The California Public Utilities Commission is considering further regulations on the industry. Waymo, owned by Alphabet, stated that they are working to make autonomous driving safe, accessible, and sustainable.