Runaway Waymo that dropped passenger at California airport is every traveler’s worst nightmare: ‘It’s not my mistake’
By Nina Joudeh
Published on May 2, 2026.
Di Jin, a Bay Area businessman, was stranded at San Jose Mineta International Airport after his first ride in a driverless Waymo turned into a nightmare. The robotaxi allegedly sped off with his luggage still locked in the trunk, leaving him without clothes, work materials, or answers before a flight to San Diego. Jin contacted Waymo customer service, but the autonomous vehicle was already heading back to its depot and could not return. Later that day, Waymo confirmed that his luggage had been safely recovered at its local depot. However, the company did not cover the cost of shipping labels or courier fees. The incident highlights the growing pains of self-driving travel, with California recently allowing police officers to ticket autonomous taxis for moving violations.
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