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Waymo Car Becomes Unlikely Delivery Room for Newborn

12/11/2025

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Waymo Delivers Baby

A woman gave birth in a Waymo LLC self-driving car en route to UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco on December 8.
Waymo LLC's Rider Support Team detected unusual activity and contacted 911.
The mother and newborn arrived at the hospital before emergency services could respond.
The car was removed from service for cleaning.
Waymo said this is not the first birth in one of its vehicles amid safety scrutiny.

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Woman Discovers Intruder

A woman discovered a man hiding in the trunk of a Waymo self-driving car during a ride in Los Angeles, prompting renewed scrutiny of the company's safety protocols.
The encounter was captured on video and went viral, raising concerns about the vehicle's ability to detect unauthorized passengers.
Waymo acknowledged the incident as unacceptable and will implement changes, amid prior scrutiny over accidents and illegal maneuvers in various cities.

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Historical Context

Waymo LLC, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., launched its self-driving taxi service, Waymo One, in Phoenix, Arizona, in December 2018, completing over 400,000 rides in its first year. This milestone followed the establishment of laws in several states, including California and Nevada, allowing autonomous vehicle testing since 2013, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and regulatory scrutiny as the technology evolves.

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Waymo Delivers Baby

A woman gave birth in a Waymo LLC self-driving car en route to UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco on December 8.
Waymo LLC's Rider Support Team detected unusual activity and contacted 911.
The mother and newborn arrived at the hospital before emergency services could respond.
The car was removed from service for cleaning.
Waymo said this is not the first birth in one of its vehicles amid safety scrutiny.

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