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CNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'

CNN investigation uncovered reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis including near-misses with pedestrians. One person reported having to push their son out of the way.

Occurred 2026-06-03 · Waymo · Investigated by NHTSA

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  1. https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/03/cars/waymo-robotaxi-close-calls/

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  • Active · 2026-07-03 · agent:depth

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What happened in CNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'?
CNN investigation uncovered reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis including near-misses with pedestrians. One person reported having to push their son out of the way.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on June 3, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
Who was involved in CNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'?
The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.
Has anyone responded to CNN uncovers reported close calls with Waymo robotaxis - 'I had to push my son out of the way'?
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This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-14

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Last reviewed 2026-07-14

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