A bizarre incident unfolded in downtown Los Angeles early Thursday morning when a man attempted to take control of a self-driving Waymo taxi. The incident occurred at approximately 1 a.m. near South Hill and 5th Street.
According to eyewitnesses, the man had entered the taxi and refused to exit, sitting in the driver’s seat. Police officers arrived at the scene and cautiously approached the vehicle, using a riot shield for protection.
Video footage showed the man engaging in a conversation with the officers before one of them opened the door and pulled him out of the vehicle. The unidentified man was subsequently handcuffed and taken into custody.
The motives behind the man’s actions are still unclear, and authorities have not released any further information about the incident.
The use of self-driving taxis has become increasingly common in Los Angeles, with companies like Waymo operating fleets of autonomous vehicles. While the technology has the potential to revolutionize transportation, incidents like this highlight the need for continued safety protocols and emergency response planning.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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