Emergency First Responders Say Waymos Are Getting Worse

Fire, police, and EMS leaders in San Francisco and Austin say Waymo robotaxis are increasingly disrupting emergency response.

Reported problems include vehicles freezing, blocking fire stations and ambulance access, and failing to respond properly to officer signals.

The complaints were filed with federal regulators as Waymo expands and faces closer public and political scrutiny.

The concerns could slow rollout and underscore unresolved emergency-access and safety risks for driverless cars.