Waymos parking in a condo building's garage are causing headaches as they get stuck and block other cars from exiting.
A group of San Francisco residents is protesting the arrival of a fleet of Waymo robotaxis in their garage, reports Jessica Blough in The San Francisco Standard. "Garage parking is sparse near the condo building: A monthly spot can go for $300 (opens in new tab) or $400 (opens in new tab). Several Soma Grand residents have locked-in spots for less than $200, and a few purchased their spaces along with their condos."
The cars are apparently having trouble navigating the garage and getting stuck, delaying human drivers who are trying to exit by as much as 15 minutes. "Motorists who use the garage said the Waymo congestion has added time to their commutes, and they regularly have to plan to be blocked by a driverless car that’s navigating the garage at a crawl."
At least nine residents have posted videos of back-ups caused by the AVs. Waymo pulled some of its cars from the garage after the landlord began inquiring about the complaints, Blough adds.
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