Waymo Reports 2 Teens for Drinking and Shooting Orbeez From Driverless Car
Updated
Updated · 404 Media · Jul 7
Waymo Reports 2 Teens for Drinking and Shooting Orbeez From Driverless Car
3 articles · Updated · 404 Media · Jul 7
Summary
Two 15-year-olds were detained in San Mateo after a Waymo alerted police that passengers were drinking and firing projectiles from inside the vehicle.
Police said the robotaxi stopped after the report, letting officers remove the teens safely; a department video showed officers approaching with guns drawn.
San Mateo police later determined the teens were shooting Orbeez water beads, and photos posted by the department showed a SplatRBall-style toy gun and bottles filled with beads.
Waymo says its support team can review trip video after issues are reported and, in urgent cases, access live video during a ride.