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Houston to Monitor Waymo Taxis Idling in Neighborhoods

1/1/2026

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The City of Houston will monitor areas where Waymo self-driving taxis idle for extended periods.
Reports show that Waymo vehicles have been parked on residential streets for days.
One resident said a Waymo car remained on Moody Street for five days before leaving and returning a week later.
Waymo says its vehicles use publicly available parking spaces to avoid contributing to congestion.

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Story summary

The City of Houston will monitor areas where Waymo self-driving taxis idle for extended periods.
Reports show that Waymo vehicles have been parked on residential streets for days.
One resident said a Waymo car remained on Moody Street for five days before leaving and returning a week later.
Waymo says its vehicles use publicly available parking spaces to avoid contributing to congestion.