Waymo’s driverless cars keep getting parking tickets in Austin, and humans aren’t the only ones complaining

Waymo’s driverless cars have received 83 parking citations in Austin since 2024, totaling $9,325.

Most of the violations involved tow-away zones and other repeated curbside parking mistakes across the fleet.

The issue highlights an operational weakness for robotaxis: strong safety records do not prevent recurring traffic and parking problems.

The Wall Street Journal reported the tickets, while the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety context underscores the broader autonomy challenge.