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Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)

On December 27, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to reporting by TechCrunch citing video circulating on social media. The footage shows the Serve robot crossing a street at night and attempting to mount the curb; as it backed up to correct its position and moved toward the ramp, a Waymo vehicle making a right turn struck the robot.

No injuries were reported. The collision is notable as a documented contact between two autonomous systems operating in shared urban space.

Occurred 2024-12-27 · Waymo Driver (6th gen) at Sacramento, California, USA · Waymo · Sacramento, California, USA · Robotaxis

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  • 2026-06-05 · outcome_class

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  1. TechCrunch — A Waymo robotaxi and a Serve delivery robot collided in Los Angeles · https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/31/a-waymo-robotaxi-and-a-serve-delivery-robot-collided-in-los-angeles/ · 2024-12-31
  2. https://futurism.com/the-byte/robotaxi-smashes-delivery-robot · 2025-01-02
  3. https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/881/

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What happened in Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?
On December 27, 2024, a Waymo autonomous vehicle and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot collided at an intersection in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, according to reporting by TechCrunch citing video circulating on social media. The footage shows the Serve robot crossing a street at night and attempting to mount the curb; as it backed up to correct its position and moved toward the ramp, a Waymo vehicle making a right turn struck the robot. No injuries were reported. The collision is notable as a documented contact between two autonomous systems operating in shared urban space.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on December 27, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?
Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.
Has anyone responded to Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Waymo robotaxi and Serve Robotics delivery robot collided in West Hollywood (Dec 2024)?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.
Methodology: Verified · 3 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-07-21

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Last reviewed 2026-07-21

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