Teens Hang Out Waymo Windows in Santa Monica, Raising Safety Concerns

Executive Briefing

• Witnesses spotted teens hanging from windows of a moving Waymo robotaxi in Santa Monica traffic, taking selfies.
• Concerned onlooker called Waymo customer service, but the vehicle continued without stopping.
• Waymo policy requires riders under 18 to be accompanied by an adult, raising age verification questions.
• Consumer Watchdog warns Waymo could face fines for failing to verify rider ages and monitor passenger behavior.
• Waymo responded calling the behavior a policy violation, describing such incidents as rare but taken seriously.