Waymo robotaxi alerts police after juveniles reportedly carry loaded firearm

Two juveniles were reportedly arrested in San Francisco after a Waymo robotaxi pulled over and alerted police when a loaded AR-style firearm was detected inside the vehicle.

The juveniles were reportedly taken to juvenile hall. Their identities, exact ages, charges and the circumstances of the arrests were not provided in the supplied material.

Waymo later confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that the vehicle was one of its robotaxis. A spokesperson said the incident involved a firearm-related violation of the company’s terms of service, after which the vehicle pulled over and alerted authorities.

The available material does not explain how the firearm was detected, who was operating the vehicle or whether every part of the stop and police notification was autonomous. The “ghost gun” description is reported and is not presented as a legal finding.

The incident follows a separate report earlier in 2026 that Waymo simulated mechanical problems to stop for juveniles who were drinking alcohol and firing a toy gun from a vehicle.