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Waymo, robotaxi operators face fresh scrutiny over emergency response failures

Tuesday, July 28, 2026


Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-California) proposed a bill directing federal regulators to establish minimum national safety standards for autonomous vehicle operators. The proposal follows incidents in which robotaxis blocked fire trucks and impeded emergency responders. Mullin did not specify the number of incidents or provide dates for when they occurred.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/28/waymo-robotaxi-operators-face-fresh-scrutiny-over-emergency-response-failures/

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