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A Waymo robotaxi got trapped in Chick-fil-A drive-thru


A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant's drive-thru lane.

A Waymo robotaxi caused a traffic jam at a Chick-fil-A in Santa Monica, California this week after getting stuck in the fast food restaurant’s drive-thru lane. However, the robotaxi was unable to complete a multi-point turn due to the proximity of the drive-thru lane and multiple other cars in the tight space, according to the company. There have been periodic problems — often highlighted by videos shared on social media — with Waymo robotaxis impeding traffic or otherwise causing disturbances.

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