"Mob Sets Waymo Self-Driving Car Ablaze in San Francisco's Chinatown"

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"Mob Sets Waymo Self-Driving Car Ablaze in San Francisco's Chinatown"
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A crowd in San Francisco vandalized a Waymo self-driving car, breaking its windshield and setting it on fire with a firecracker. The incident occurred in Chinatown, and no injuries were reported. This comes after a recent incident involving a Waymo self-driving car hitting a bicyclist in San Francisco, and amid safety concerns following a GM autonomous Cruise vehicle dragging a pedestrian. Witnesses described the crowd's behavior as shocking, with some encouraging the vandalism while others filmed in disbelief. The incident reflects a negative attitude towards self-driving cars in some circles within the city.

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