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Waymo Robotaxi Stranded on Sunset Strip, Asks for Help

12/25/2025

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Don Adkins encountered a Waymo robotaxi in distress on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
The vehicle, described as a Jaguar SUV, was stopped with flashing lights.
Adkins heard a synthetic voice asking for help to close the right-side rear door.
The incident highlights challenges facing Waymo's growing robotaxi fleet in the city.

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Story summary

Don Adkins encountered a Waymo robotaxi in distress on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
The vehicle, described as a Jaguar SUV, was stopped with flashing lights.
Adkins heard a synthetic voice asking for help to close the right-side rear door.
The incident highlights challenges facing Waymo's growing robotaxi fleet in the city.