The city has logged 78 formal complaints from law enforcement, emergency responders and residents since July 2023, which officials say may not capture all incidents involving the vehicles. One resident complaint from December described a Waymo vehicle blocking a lane of traffic for half an hour, causing "at least three very close call accidents."
The complaint added: "I can't believe that y'all are allowing potentially deadly technology to be tested on the citizens of this city."
A Waymo spokesperson said the company has worked with local leaders and first responders to "earn the trust of Austin's communities" and is constantly working to improve its service.