These driverless haven't been given a makeover, the group 'Week of Cone' are actually protesting the spread of robotaxi services in San Francisco.
Protestors place a traffic cone on the hood of the vehicle, which triggers the car’s sensors.
A group of activists in San Francisco have been disabling driverless taxis by placing traffic cones on their hoods. The group, which calls itself the ‘Week of Cone’, is protesting the spread of robotaxi services in the city.has gained support among residents who are sick of the vehicles malfunctioning and blocking traffic.
The group’s method of turning off the robotaxis is simple. They place a traffic cone on the vehicle’s hood, which triggers the car’s sensors to think there is an obstacle. The car then stops and refuses to move until the cone is removed. The aim is to raise awareness among citizens to submit public comments to the CPUC before a hearing next week that will likely let robotaxi companies, Waymo and Cruise, expand their driverless taxis in the city.The Fun Way- All you need is a cone and an empty AV. Gently place the cone on the hood- you just created a ð¦ & temporary traffic calming!
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