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Two Waymo Robotaxis Allegedly Contributed to Bike-Lane Collision That Injured San Francisco Cyclist

February 16, 2025

San Francisco cyclist Jenifer Hanki alleged that on February 16, 2025, one driverless Waymo stopped beside a marked bike lane at a no-stopping curb without warning a passenger who opened a rear door into her path, while a second Waymo crossed into the lane and restricted her escape. Hanki said she suffered brain, spinal, and soft-tissue injuries after striking the door and second vehicle. Her lawsuit alleged failures in Waymo's Safe Exit system and passenger drop-off controls.

The incident highlights the need for more stringent safety measures in autonomous vehicles, particularly when interacting with vulnerable road users like cyclists. As the development of self-driving cars continues, it is essential to prioritize human life and ensure that AI systems are designed with safety and responsibility in mind.

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Alleged deployer
waymo, robotaxi-operators, automated-driving-system-deployers
Alleged developer
waymo, automated-driving-system-developers
Alleged harmed parties
road-users, jenifer-hanki, bicyclists

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