{"id":35486,"date":"2025-12-03T10:22:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T10:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=35486"},"modified":"2026-01-05T13:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T13:55:52","slug":"waymos-autonomous-vehicle-hits-dog-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/waymos-autonomous-vehicle-hits-dog-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Waymo\u2019s Autonomous Vehicle Hits Dog in San Francisco: Safety Concerns Reignite"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Waymo hitting a dog in San Francisco has reopened the debate on autonomous vehicle safety<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waymo<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, one of the leading companies in autonomous vehicle technology<\/strong>, confirmed that one of its vehicles ran over a dog last Sunday in San Francisco. The passenger in the vehicle during the incident said the events quickly drew a crowd; their children were crying, and their spouse was screaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the passenger, the dog, described as being Corgi-sized<\/strong>, began “screaming in pain” as the vehicle passed over it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Waymo Pledges Explanation and Investigation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Waymo spokesperson<\/strong> told local news site Mission Local<\/em>: “Unfortunately, a Waymo vehicle made contact<\/strong> with a small dog that was loose on the roadway. We are committed to learning from this and improving safety<\/strong> in the cities we serve. We do not currently have information on the dog’s medical condition<\/strong>.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company communicated to the passenger after the incident that they would review the trip data<\/strong> and evaluate what steps could be taken to prevent similar accidents<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Owner Sought, Veterinary Support Offered<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waymo also announced it would dispatch a team to find the dog’s owner and provide necessary veterinary services<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The passenger who witnessed the event said, “My kids won’t want to get in an autonomous vehicle<\/strong> again for a while, but I am satisfied with Waymo’s approach. I personally plan to use the service again.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Same Pain for the Second Time in Two Years<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This accident was recorded as the second animal death<\/strong> caused by Waymo vehicles in two years. Furthermore, for the second time in two months, an animal has similarly been run over by a Waymo robotaxi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, a beloved stray cat named “Kit Kat<\/strong>” in San Francisco’s Mission District died after being hit by a Waymo vehicle; the public created a memorial<\/strong> corner for the cat after the incident. The death of Kit Kat, known by locals as the “Mayor of 16th Street,” increased anti-Waymo sentiment<\/strong> in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Waymo stated at the time, “We send our deepest condolences to the owner and the community that knew him.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Growing Unease Towards Waymo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

City residents carry a growing sense of unrest due to the white Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis<\/strong> roaming the city streets. However, Waymo remains an attractive option, especially for tourists<\/strong>, women seeking safe transport<\/strong>, and parents wanting to quickly get their children from one place to another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Speed of Autonomous Transportation Expansion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waymo currently serves actively in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. Additionally, limited autonomous ride<\/strong> options are offered via Uber<\/strong> in Austin and Atlanta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company plans to expand to many major US cities next year. London<\/strong> will be Waymo’s first international stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Testing Process Begins in Tokyo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Waymo has already started test drives<\/strong> in Tokyo<\/strong>, the capital of Japan. The company is preparing to bring the autonomous driving experience<\/strong> to the Japanese market<\/strong> by collaborating with the country’s leading taxi app and a major taxi firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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