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Waymo robotaxi stopped illegally, passenger opened door and severely injured cyclist, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit is proceeding through the court as Waymo is expanding service in the Bay Area.
The lawsuit, filed June 6, is proceeding through court as Waymo’s white Jaguar SUV robotaxis with cameras and laser and radar sensors on the sides and top spread around the Bay Area. Her lawsuit accused Waymo of making “profit-driven decisions to continue placing its vehicles in situations where they are likely to injure cyclists — including dooring events and unsafe curbside drop-offs — because modifying its system or business model would reduce efficiency and profitability.” The Bay Area’s Metropolitan Transportation Commission recommends that people exiting cars use the “Dutch reach,” and open doors with the far hand, which turns the body toward the window and possible approaching cyclists.
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