Drivers Trapped for Hours in Hopeless Gridlock as Waymos Brick on Major Holiday

Waymo's self-driving cars caused major holiday gridlock in San Francisco, trapping drivers in their own vehicles for hours. With no human drivers available to intervene, passengers began to panic, some even exiting their cars amid the chaos. This incident highlights significant concerns about the reliability of autonomous vehicles in high-stress situations, raising questions about regulatory oversight and public safety. As self-driving tech advances, such failures could impact public trust and the broader adoption of this technology.