Waymo temporarily halted its robotaxi service in downtown Los Angeles after five of its vehicles were set on fire during protests against President Trump's immigration policies. The company doesn't believe the incidents were aimed specifically at their vehicles. Waymo is collaborating with police to address the situation. The protests erupted following a significant immigration raid and represent ongoing tensions between Trump's administration and California, as Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to challenge federal actions through legal means. Despite the vandalism, Waymo continues operations in other parts of the city.
Waymo is working with the LAPD following the incident, emphasizing they don't believe the vehicles were intentionally targeted during the protests.
The protests rose in response to Trump's immigration raids, demonstrating a growing tension between state and federal authorities in California.
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