On March 2, 2026, a mass shooting occurred in Austin, Texas, USA. A Waymo self-driving taxi en route to pick up passengers at the scene blocked the passage of an ambulance at a critical moment. Waymo and local emergency services confirmed the authenticity of a video circulating online, stating that the vehicle involved was indeed a self-driving taxi operated by the company. The incident has once again raised public concerns about the ability of autonomous vehicles to respond in emergency situations.
