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Waymo's Self-Driving Cars Adopt Aggressive New Driving Style

12/4/2025

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Waymo's self-driving cars in San Francisco have become more aggressive after reprogramming to improve traffic flow, described as "an aggressive, New York taxi driver."
In September, San Bruno police pulled over a Waymo for an illegal U-turn.
Some riders welcome the maneuverability, while others find the driving style alarming.
Waymo has logged 100 million driverless miles, and federal investigations scrutinize its safety record.
The company expands across several U.S. cities.

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Waymo's self-driving cars in San Francisco have become more aggressive after reprogramming to improve traffic flow, described as "an aggressive, New York taxi driver."
In September, San Bruno police pulled over a Waymo for an illegal U-turn.
Some riders welcome the maneuverability, while others find the driving style alarming.
Waymo has logged 100 million driverless miles, and federal investigations scrutinize its safety record.
The company expands across several U.S. cities.