Residents of Santa Monica are driven mad by the incessant beeping of self-driving Waymo taxis in their neighborhood, leading to a guerrilla war and complaints about noise pollution and lack of warning from the company.
Key Points
Residents in Santa Monica are frustrated by the constant beeping of Waymo self-driving taxis in their neighborhood
Vigilante 'Stacker One' leads a guerrilla war against the noise, slowing down the cars and placing traffic cones to contain them
Residents complain about sleep deprivation and disturbance caused by the noise, with some resorting to extreme measures
Pros
Added security and lights in the area
Waymo seeking to address complaints by buying quieter vacuum cleaners and planting bamboo