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Waymo Vehicles Vandalized Amid LA Protests
In a disturbing event amid ongoing anti-deportation protests in Los Angeles, Waymo, Google’s autonomous vehicle startup, found itself in the line of fire. Reports indicate that protesters summoned several Waymo self-driving cars, leading to their systematic vandalism and destruction.
It appears that agitators called several Waymo self-driving autonomous cars to the site of one of the demonstration in Los Angeles, before vandalizing and burning them for absolutely no reason.pic.twitter.com/fnTG9kkuyz
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) June 9, 2025
Details of the Incident
According to preliminary reports, around five Waymo vehicles—worth an estimated $600, 000—were severely vandalized during these protests. This shocking event has attracted significant attention online, as videos showcasing the damaged and burning vehicles circulate on social media platforms.
NEWS: Multiple self-driving Waymo cars, collectively worth upwards of $600, 000, were vandalized by protesters today in Los Angeles.pic.twitter.com/JtAlHqbTNP
— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) June 9, 2025
Upcoming Developments in Waymo’s Service
Waymo is known for providing ride-hailing services through its fleet of autonomous vehicles, operating in cities like Phoenix, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Austin. By the end of 2025, the company plans to expand into ten additional cities, including notable locations like Las Vegas and San Diego.
Waymo’s fleet primarily consists of Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, equipped with an advanced array of sensors including LiDAR, 360-degree cameras, and radar, all integrated with sophisticated onboard computing systems. This approach distinguishes Waymo from competitors like Tesla, which relies on a network of cameras and a neural network capable of interpreting driving environments in real-time.
Comparative Autonomous Driving Technologies
Tesla has recently announced plans to introduce its unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) capability for the Model Y in Austin, while simultaneously launching a fleet of 10 to 20 robotaxis. By 2025, Tesla aims to extend this innovative service across multiple cities in the United States.
Multiple Waymo’s on fire pic.twitter.com/uSiBDPQHwG
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) June 9, 2025
Social Media Reaction and Law Enforcement Engagement
The incident has sparked intense drama on social media. Footage showing the destruction of Waymo vehicles has rapidly gained traction, capturing the attention of many. Initial reports suggest that clashes between protesters and the LAPD also occurred during the demonstrations.
The Waymo Massacre of June 8th 2025 at least 4 brutally vandalized and destroyed pic.twitter.com/sIkKEaYfOh
— Intelschizo (@Schizointel) June 9, 2025
As the situation unfolds, we will continue to monitor and update this post with essential information.
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