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Tragic Death of Cat Sparks Call for AV Regulations

12/9/2025

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In San Francisco, grocery store owner Majed Zeidan mourns his cat Kit Kat after a Waymo LLC autonomous vehicle crushed it.
California State Senator Dave Cortese and officials press for stricter autonomous-vehicle regulations, saying oversight is insufficient.
Waymo LLC says it has a strong safety record, while critics urge greater local regulatory involvement.
As Waymo expands services, San Francisco weighs innovation against public safety amid growing resentment toward autonomous vehicles.

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In San Francisco, grocery store owner Majed Zeidan mourns his cat Kit Kat after a Waymo LLC autonomous vehicle crushed it.
California State Senator Dave Cortese and officials press for stricter autonomous-vehicle regulations, saying oversight is insufficient.
Waymo LLC says it has a strong safety record, while critics urge greater local regulatory involvement.
As Waymo expands services, San Francisco weighs innovation against public safety amid growing resentment toward autonomous vehicles.