Waymo, the autonomous vehicle division of Alphabet, recently took action to end a trip after its remote monitoring systems identified that passengers were in possession of an assault rifle. The incident occurred while the vehicle was in operation, prompting the company to intervene and terminate the ride.

According to Waymo’s official terms of service and safety guidelines, passengers are explicitly forbidden from carrying weapons of any kind while using their robotaxi service. The company utilizes a combination of interior sensors and remote assistance teams to monitor the safety of the vehicle and its occupants. When the presence of the firearm was detected, the system triggered a safety protocol to stop the service.

While the report confirms the vehicle was pulled over, it does not specify the exact location of the incident or whether law enforcement was contacted to intercept the passengers after they exited the vehicle. The company has maintained that the safety of its riders and the public is its primary concern, and that the policy against weapons is strictly enforced to prevent potential threats within the confined space of an autonomous taxi.