
A pregnant woman's ride to a San Francisco hospital in a Waymo this week took an unexpected turn when she gave birth in the robotaxi, according to the company. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Waymo’s remote rider support team detected “unusual activity” during the ride Monday night and initiated a call to check on the woman and contacted 911, the self-driving car company said.
Main Idea: A woman gave birth inside a Waymo robotaxi on the way to a San Francisco hospital, and both mother and baby arrived safely at UCSF Hospital.
Key Points:
The case shows robotaxis can face safety and emergency-response gaps during high-stress rides, which may worry riders and regulators.
Waymo may help some patients reach hospitals quickly, and UCSF’s role shows hospitals can still receive mothers and babies safely when rides go well.
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