Waymo Haunted by Killing of Beloved Neighborhood Cat
A San Francisco city leader is launching a campaign to regulate driverless cars after a Waymo vehicle killed a cherished pet in her community. Despite years of activist efforts, political lobbying, and even vandalism failing to slow Waymo’s expansion, the tragic death of a neighborhood cat may change the debate.
A tabby named KitKat has become a symbol for those demanding tighter controls on autonomous vehicles in California after being run over by a Waymo car last week, shocking the local community.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, this incident has motivated district supervisor Jackie Fielder to urge the governor and state regulators to reconsider who holds ultimate power over autonomous ride-hail vehicles.
Fielder’s campaign draws inspiration from a stalled state Senate bill that would transfer authority over driverless cars to local governments, potentially giving residents greater influence over what is permitted on their streets.
The Chronicle notes that Fielder connects KitKat’s death to broader issues regarding autonomous vehicles, such as increased congestion, noise pollution, privacy concerns, and the weakening of public transportation.
“Here in the Mission [district], we will never forget our sweet KitKat, we will always put community before tech oligarchs,” Fielder said in an Instagram reel.
Her actions demonstrate growing local resistance to the unchecked presence of autonomous cars on city streets.
Summary: The death of a beloved neighborhood cat by a Waymo driverless car has sparked local political campaigns in San Francisco demanding more community control over autonomous vehicles to protect public safety and quality of life.
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