Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Idle in LA Neighborhoods, Raising Resident Concerns

Waymo’s Self-Driving Cars Idle in LA Neighborhoods, Raising Resident Concerns

In Los Angeles neighborhoods, residents have been puzzled by an unusual sight: Waymo’s sleek, driverless vehicles idling curbside for extended periods, sometimes blocking driveways or lingering like uninvited guests. This “loitering” behavior, as locals describe it, isn’t random mischief but a calculated part of the robotaxi service’s operations. According to a recent investigation by The Verge, these autonomous cars are programmed to find optim…