Protesters in Seattle rallied against Waymo’s driverless taxi expansion Wednesday, fearing job loss and safety risks.
SEATTLE — Chants of “Waymo? Hell no!” echoed through downtown Seattle on Wednesday night as rideshare drivers, Teamsters, and labor advocates gathered to protest the self-driving taxi company Waymo’s plans to expand into the city.
The demonstrators say they fear the company’s driverless vehicles could threaten their livelihoods and public safety, even as Waymo insists its technology is safer than human drivers.
Dozens of protesters assembled outside a building where they say Waymo corporate lobbyists were hosting a private party. Many accused the company of courting local politicians
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