Waymo faces safety and competition challenges in US expansion | Automotive Industry

Majed Zeidan’s bodega cat, Kit Kat, became a symbol of discontent over self-driving cars in San Francisco after being crushed by a Waymo vehicle. Waymo, operating in the city for two years, faces safety concerns and competition from Amazon’s Zoox. Calls for local oversight of autonomous vehicles have emerged, as Waymo expands its services and operations. Kit Kat’s death has sparked a debate over regulation and safety in the rapidly growing industry.

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