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Kids sit in windows as Waymo travels through Westside. Witness alerts company; car doesn't stop
By Andrew J. Campa at Los Angeles Times - California
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.
Key takeaway Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The incident involving the Waymo vehicle and the three boys taking selfies on its open window ledges raises concerns about the safety protocols in place for autonomous vehicles operating in the Los Angeles area. As these vehicles become increasingly common on Westside roads, residents will be watching to see how companies like Waymo respond to such incidents and ensure the well-being of their passengers. The fact that the car did not stop after being alerted by a witness suggests a need for clearer communication channels between the company and the public. This event may prompt local officials to reexamine the regulations governing the operation of autonomous vehicles in the city, particularly in areas with high pedestrian traffic like Santa Monica and West L.A. The community will be looking for assurances that the necessary safeguards are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Santa Monica resident Rojia Shahsavani said she witnessed three boys taking selfies and sitting on the open window ledges of a white Waymo that traveled from Santa Monica into West L.A. last Friday.
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