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Los Angeles protests: Why are Waymo robotaxis being torched? At least five self-driving cars destroyed in riots

Amidst tense protests in Los Angeles following immigration raids, several Waymo self-driving taxis were vandalized and set ablaze. Demonstrators, expressing anger towards law enforcement and perceived Big Tech inequality, targeted the robotaxis. At least five Waymo vehicles were destroyed, raising safety concerns due to burning lithium-ion batteries releasing toxic gases.