Santa Monica Residents' Battle Against Waymo Beeping Escalates

Santa Monica residents’ battle against Waymo beeping escalates

Santa Monica residents are reportedly stepping up their efforts against driverless Waymo cars. The vehicles and their beeping have become a nuisance for those who live near the parking lot where the Waymo vehicles charge when not in use. Locals have been raising concerns in recent months, but the Los Angeles Times reports the battle has escalated beyond simple words. “Using cones, cars and sometimes themselves, residents have taken to blocking t…

Protesting Residents Resort to 'Stacking the Waymos'

Darius Boorn didn't mind at first when Waymo set up charging stations for its driverless electric vehicles in a parking lot next to his California home. "I thought it was cool," he said, "and then those freaking noises started." In January, the company opened two stations for more than 50...

Santa Monica residents' battle against Waymo beeping escalates

Santa Monica residents are reportedly stepping up their efforts against driverless Waymo cars. The vehicles and their beeping have become a nuisance for those who live near the parking lot where the Waymo vehicles charge when not in use. Locals have been raising concerns in recent months, but the Los Angeles Times reports the battle has escalated beyond simple words. "Using cones, cars and sometimes themselves, residents have taken to blocking t…

Neighbors fed up with noise pollution from Waymo cars in Santa Monica

A Waymo charging station in Santa Monica is driving neighbors mad after they say the rideshare vehicles have driven up noise pollution in the area.

Santa Monica residents go to war against Waymo, including obstructing driverless taxis

Some Santa Monica residents are protesting two new Waymo charging stations using unconventional means, including 'Stacking the Waymos.'

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