Consumer Protection Law
Mar. 20, 2026
Complaint alleges Waymo illegally transported minors in driverless vehicles
A union complaint filed with state regulators accuses Waymo of allowing unaccompanied minors in driverless vehicles, raising potential violations of CPUC rules and possible court review of any decision.
A complaint filed with state regulators alleges Waymo has been illegally transporting unaccompanied minors in violation of its state permit and could ultimately be taken to court if either side challenges the outcome, an attorney said Thursday.
The complaint, filed Tuesday with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), accuses Waymo of routinely allowing children under 18 to ride alone in its driverless vehicles, despite an explicit prohibition under state rules governing...
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