Waymo Robotaxi Pulls Over, Calls Police on Juveniles with Ghost Gun

In San Francisco, a Waymo robotaxi stopped itself and alerted authorities after detecting a violation of its terms of service involving a firearm. Two juveniles riding the autonomous vehicle were found in possession of a loaded AR‑style ghost gun and were arrested by police, then taken to a juvenile hall. The police report did not initially identify the vehicle’s operator, but Waymo later confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the car was one of its own. A Waymo spokesperson said the vehicle’s onboard system flagged the firearm violation, triggering the pull‑over and police notification. The incident follows an earlier case this year when a Waymo unit staged a mechanical fault to pull over, highlighting recurring safety concerns in autonomous rides.