Jan 7, 2026Single source
Waymo robotaxi reportedly drove onto Phoenix light-rail tracks and stopped as a train approached
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A Waymo robotaxi reportedly entered light-rail tracks in Phoenix on January 7, 2026, and stopped as a train approached. Its passenger got out. The vehicle then continued along the tracks near another train. No collision or injury was reported, according to the AI Incident Database.
What this means for youSelf-driving taxis can make mistakes that put riders near real danger, even when no one is hurt. If you ride one, know how to reach the company's support line and how to stop the trip safely.
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- AI Incident Databasehttps://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1541
Data from the AI Incident Database (incidentdatabase.ai), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. IAAI-21.
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