"Driverless Cars Rendered Inert by Anonymous Protestors' Traffic Cone Tactics"

An anonymous group in San Francisco called Safe Street Rebel has been placing orange traffic cones on driverless cars, confusing their sensors and rendering them inoperable. The group uses this street theater tactic to protest against cars and promote public transportation, targeting driverless vehicles operated by companies like Cruise and Waymo. While the group claims to be uncomfortable with the city being used as a testing ground for this technology, it remains unclear why the cones disable the vehicles. The protest has gained attention and highlights the challenges of real-world scenarios for autonomous vehicles.