From EVwire · Simon Alvarez · · 1m
Waymo Tesla Cybercab Standoff in Austin
Waymo robotaxi veers into wrong lane, sandwiching Tesla Cybercab in Austin.
In brief
Waymo robotaxi veers into wrong lane, sandwiching Tesla Cybercab in Austin. A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into the wrong lane in Austin, Texas. Originally reported by EVwire.
Robotaxi Standoff
A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into the wrong lane in Austin, Texas.
“Robotaxi standoff”
Cybercab Screen Status
The Cybercab's screen still said 'Arriving soon,' which was, well, optimistic.
“Arriving soon”
Incident Details
Chase Dowling, riding in the Cybercab, shared a photo showing a Waymo Jaguar I-PACE stopped head-on in front of it.
“turned right at the light directly into the wrong lane as its compatriot came up behind me”
Waymo's Safety Data
Waymo's data shows robotaxis have 95% fewer serious-injury crashes than human drivers over 271 million miles.
“95% fewer serious-injury crashes”
Tesla Expansion
Tesla's Cybercab registrations in Texas topped 1,000 units in late October, with new launches in Dallas and Fort Worth.
“1,000 units”
Waymo Service Growth
Waymo expanded service to 250 square miles across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, San Diego, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
“250 square miles”
The headline
A Tesla Cybercab was sandwiched between two Waymo robotaxis after one turned into the wrong lane in Austin, Texas.
