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Re:Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in ... by renewiltord on Thursday January 29, 2026 @12:38PM (#46813502)
Do they go to jail?

That is not my experience here in the Bay Area. In fact here is a pretty typical recent example https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/community-members-mour...

The driver cuts in front of one person on an e-bike so fast they can’t react and hit them. Then after being hit they step on the accelerator and go over the sidewalk on the other side of the road killing a 4 year old. No charges filed.

This driver will be back on the street right away.

Re:Waymo robotaxi hits a child near an elementary school in ... by xnx on Thursday January 29, 2026 @01:19PM (#46814148)
Ugh. That is so despicable both of the driver and as a society that we accept this. Ubiquitous Waymo can't come soon enough.