Waymo pulls over, calls cops on riders with a ghost gun

Two juveniles were arrested in San Francisco after a Waymo robotaxi pulled over and contacted authorities over a firearm-related terms-of-service violation. Police said the riders had a loaded AR-style ghost gun and were taken to juvenile hall.

The incident shows how autonomous vehicle operators may become active intermediaries in public safety enforcement, not just transportation providers. It also raises questions about surveillance, rider privacy, and how robotaxi companies decide when to involve law enforcement.