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Waymo fires suspend LA service.

At least five of Alphabet’s autonomous cars have been set on fire, according to the New York Times, as protesters rage against the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. “We will not be serving any rides in the protest area until it is deemed safe,” a Waymo spokesperson said.

A protester wearing an ‘Abolish ICE’ shirt gestures near a burning Waymo car.
A protester wearing an ‘Abolish ICE’ shirt gestures near a burning Waymo car on June 8th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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