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Waymo Passenger Faces Threats Amid Rising Hostility

3/17/2026

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Story summary
  • In January, Doug Fulop, a Waymo passenger, rode in a Waymo vehicle in San Francisco when a man confronted and threatened the car.
  • Fulop described feeling helpless as the car, designed to stop for pedestrians, became a harassment target.
  • The incident signals growing hostility toward self-driving cars in the city, where passengers face threats.
  • Fulop noted the danger of being trapped inside during such attacks, underscoring risks of autonomous technology.