Waymo Stops Service of Self-Driving Taxis in Downtown L.A. over Anti-ICE Riots

Waymo Stops Service of Self-Driving Taxis in Downtown L.A. over Anti-ICE Riots


Waymo revealed that it is halting service in downtown Los Angeles for its autonomous vehicles after several rioters set fire to or vandalized driverless taxis over the weekend.

The company confirmed to the New York Post that after receiving “guidance from” the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the company had removed vehicles from downtown Los Angeles.

As Breitbart News reported, on Sunday during the anti-ICE riots, “a group of rioters turned their attention to five Waymo taxis parked on Los Angeles Street between Arcadia and Alameda streets.” Rioters were seen slashing tires, smashing windows, and spray painting “anti-ICE messages” on the vehicles:

Earlier in the day, rioters converged on the Civic Center area, with some spilling onto the 101 Freeway around 3:30 p.m., causing its

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