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Waymo’s Safety Claims Under Scrutiny | New York City News
Waymo’s self-driving taxis are under fire after a new report reveals they’re involved in injury and fatality crashes at a rate 1.5 times higher than NYC’s professional drivers — despite logging far fewer miles. Critics argue Waymo’s safety claims don’t stack up against seasoned human drivers, while Waymo pushes back, calling the methodology flawed and insisting their tech can still make roads safer. The study also warns robotaxis could worsen traffic by struggling with parking, and urges lawmakers to delay expansion until more data is available — especially in cities with strong public…
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