California driver trapped behind Waymos for 1 hour makes frantic plea — as robotaxis ripped from freeways
A California driver was trapped for nearly an hour behind two unmoving Waymo robotaxis, leading her to call 911 for assistance. The incident highlights growing concerns over the performance and safety of self-driving vehicles on freeways. Waymo has since paused its freeway operations in several markets to address these issues.
- ▪Emily Offenkrantz was trapped behind two Waymos that refused to move, causing her to call the police for help.
- ▪She waited for 50 minutes before managing to escape with the help of another driver.
- ▪Waymo has temporarily halted its freeway operations due to performance issues, emphasizing safety as a top priority.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 17:20:41 -0400 |
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Metro California driver trapped behind Waymos for 1 hour makes frantic plea — as robotaxis ripped from freeways By Ross O'Keefe Published May 22, 2026, 5:20 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Two rogue Waymos trapped a California driver in her car earlier this week, forcing her to call police for help — as the robocars face growing backlash over freeway chaos. Emily Offenkrantz said two Waymos cut her off and then refused to move, blocking her through multiple light cycles as traffic piled up behind her and panic set in.
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