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Teamsters Demand Waymo License Suspension After Child Incident

2/3/2026

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The California Teamsters Union called for suspending Waymo's operating license after a Waymo self-driving car struck a 5-year-old near a Santa Monica elementary school, causing minor injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the incident.
Peter Finn and Victor Mineros of the California Teamsters Union criticized the technology, warning it threatens jobs and safety, and urged the California Public Utilities Commission to intervene.

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The California Teamsters Union called for suspending Waymo's operating license after a Waymo self-driving car struck a 5-year-old near a Santa Monica elementary school, causing minor injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into the incident.
Peter Finn and Victor Mineros of the California Teamsters Union criticized the technology, warning it threatens jobs and safety, and urged the California Public Utilities Commission to intervene.