"In the past, police have tapped robotaxi companies for footage to help solve crimes - in April, 404 Media reported that the LAPD published video footage obtained from a Waymo driverless car as part of an investigation into a separate hit-and-run incident."
The assertive actions of Waymo's self-driving taxis reflect a shift towards more human-like driving behaviors, potentially enhancing safety through better predictability and interaction with human drivers.