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Sprains, pain, and whiplash: Waymo and Zoox test drivers are getting hurt as robotaxis scale

Source: TechCrunch

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A TechCrunch review of OSHA-submitted data says test drivers for Waymo and Zoox sustained more than two dozen injuries in 2024-2025, linked to hard braking and other sudden vehicle movements. The reported safety incidents raise near-term regulatory and legal overhangs for autonomous testing programs. While not a direct earnings figure, the focus on injury counts and OSHA reporting suggests potential tightening of scrutiny and timelines.

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