Waymo Robotaxis Vandalized During LA Immigration Protests

Waymo robotaxis and Lime e-scooters were torched during LA protests. Here's what sparked the vandalism and what it means for AI-driven vehicles.
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Waymo Robotaxis Vandalized During LA Immigration Protests
Waymo Robotaxi Vandalism Sparks Safety Concerns Amid LA Protests Destruction of autonomous vehicles is raising new questions about safety and trust in AI transportation. Waymo robotaxi vandalism during protests in Los Angeles has reignited public debate around the role of driverless technology in modern policing, urban mobility, and civil unrest. As demonstrators reacted to a wave of controversial immigration raids across LA, several Waymo cars and Lime e-scooters became symbolic targets—prompting concerns from city officials, technologists, and residents alike.                            Image Credits:Mario Tama / Getty Images Waymo Robotaxi Vandalism Linked to Anti-ICE Protests At the heart of downtown LA, five Waymo robotaxis were attacked during weekend protests sparked by recent ICE immigration raids. Protesters slashed tires, shattered windows, and sprayed anti-ICE messages across the autonomous vehicles. Three of the robotaxis were set on fire, and at one point, the cars reportedly…