The death of a beloved SF cat sparks outrage, raising questions about Waymo safety and autonomous vehicle accountability.
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Beloved SF Cat’s Death Fuels Waymo Criticism
What Happened to the Beloved SF Cat? The death of a beloved SF cat named Kit Kat has shocked San Francisco’s Mission District and fueled Waymo criticism. Kit Kat, a friendly neighborhood bodega cat, was struck by a Waymo robotaxi on October 27, leaving locals heartbroken. Residents have set up a memorial and voiced concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles on city streets. Many are asking: how safe are driverless cars for pets and pedestrians in our neighborhoods? Image Credits:Waymo Why Waymo Faces Criticism After Kit Kat’s Death Waymo criticism has intensified because autonomous vehicles lack a human presence to take accountability. City Supervisor Jackie Fielder highlighted that a human driver can be held responsible, while a self-driving car leaves victims without direct recourse. Locals have used Kit Kat’s death to call for stricter regulations and more transparency on how Waymo’s technology handles unexpected obstacles like pets. How Has the Community Reacted? The Mission Distri…
