Driverless Taxis Are Calling 911 On Sleeping Passengers

The Human Problem With Robotaxis

Because robotaxis don’t have drivers, some passengers might feel they have a little more freedom. This may have contributed to the growing number of passenger-related problems, with riders falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, and experiencing medical emergencies – including giving birth. Making matters worse, first responders are sometimes called to incidents that turn out not to require medical treatment.

Automotive News reported that these types of incidents have been recorded in Austin, Texas, where Waymo had been operating for nine months at the time of the report. Austin reco...