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Waymo’s robotaxis pass the first responder test

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Waymo’s First Responder Program “meets industry standards” for responding to emergency situations.

German tech inspection firm Tüv Süd conducted an independent review of the company's first responder protocols.

Waymo — and indeed the entire autonomous vehicle industry — has been under intense scrutiny, especially around how its driverless cars behave around emergency responders.