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Waymo's Driverless Car Faces Scrutiny After Drive-Thru Mishap

4/5/2026

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A Waymo driverless car picked up a Los Angeles woman after entering a drive-thru the wrong way and moving against traffic, as video footage shows.
Her son commented humorously on the mishap.
The woman boarded the car without hesitation.
Waymo faces scrutiny over reliability and weather claims after February floods that stranded its cars in Los Angeles, while critics say the company relies on remote operators abroad.

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A Waymo driverless car picked up a Los Angeles woman after entering a drive-thru the wrong way and moving against traffic, as video footage shows.
Her son commented humorously on the mishap.
The woman boarded the car without hesitation.
Waymo faces scrutiny over reliability and weather claims after February floods that stranded its cars in Los Angeles, while critics say the company relies on remote operators abroad.