A Waymo autonomous vehicle detected passengers with a loaded ghost gun and alerted authorities in San Francisco. Two juveniles were arrested and taken to juvenile hall.
The robotaxi identified a violation of its terms of service involving a firearm and initiated contact with law enforcement. Police arrested the two riders who were in possession of a loaded AR-style ghost gun—an untraceable firearm manufactured without serial numbers.
Waymo confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that one of its vehicles was responsible for the alert. The police report did not initially specify who was operating the autonomous car, but Waymo's involvement emerged through the company's own disclosure.
A Waymo spokesperson stated the vehicle detected "a violation of our terms of service involving a firearm" and took appropriate action. The incident highlights how autonomous vehicles equipped with detection systems can identify prohibited items and respond according to safety protocols.
Ghost guns have drawn increased scrutiny from law enforcement agencies nationwide due to their lack of serial numbers, which complicates tracking and regulation. This case represents one of the first documented instances of a robotaxi's safety systems directly triggering an arrest.
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