"Driverless Taxi Vandalized and Set Ablaze in San Francisco's Chinatown"

A driverless taxi operated by Waymo was vandalized and set on fire by a group of people in San Francisco's Chinatown, raising concerns about protests targeting autonomous vehicles in California. The incident follows a series of protests and safety concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles, with previous cases involving disruptions and disabling of driverless cars. Waymo's safety record has also been questioned, with incidents including the death of a dog and a cyclist being struck and injured. Authorities are investigating whether the destruction of the Waymo car in Chinatown was linked to protests against autonomous vehicles or the work of opportunist vandals.