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Robotaxi Passengers Are Falling Asleep, Prompting 911 Calls

Austin-Travis County EMS said only 3% of Waymo sleep-related calls led to hospital transport as remote agents often dialed 911.

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Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars.

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Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, prompting 911 calls

Robotaxi passengers are falling asleep, spilling drinks, dropping food, vomiting, experiencing medical emergencies and even giving birth in the cars.

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Sleeping robotaxi riders are triggering 911 calls and straining first responders

Sleeping robotaxi riders are triggering 911 calls and straining first responders

·El Segundo, United States
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Robotaxi Riders Are Falling Asleep, Sparking Frantic 911 Calls

Passengers are also spilling food, getting sick and, in at least two instances, giving birth in self-driving vehicles.

·New York, United States
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luxtimes.lu broke the news on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
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