Robotaxi firms face renewed scrutiny over emergency response failures

Regulators are intensifying oversight of Waymo and other robotaxi operators following incidents where autonomous vehicles failed to respond correctly to emergencies. The scrutiny focuses on how these systems handle police, fire, and medical vehicles, raising safety concerns that could impact the deployment of self-driving fleets. This matters as cities and agencies weigh the risks versus benefits of autonomous ride-hailing services.

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