Residents in Atlanta neighborhood frustrated over empty Waymo vehicles
By Angeline Jane Bernabe
Published on May 15, 2026.
Residents in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood are raising concerns about having their Waymo vehicles parked on their streets due to the growing number of empty vehicles. The vehicles have been seen circling their neighborhood on Battleview Drive for several weeks, with residents expressing concern over safety and increasing traffic. One resident tried to block the vehicles from entering a cul-de-sac but caused a traffic jam. Waymo responded by saying it is committed to being good neighbors and working with its fleet partner to address this routing behavior. The company also acknowledged that its service is proven to significantly reduce traffic injuries and improve road safety.
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