Waymo self-driving cars disrupt London cul-de-sac, prompting expanded road blocks
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Luxmy Gopal, Jess Warren
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Summary
Waymo's self-driving test vehicles have been repeatedly entering a cul-de-sac in east London's Elder Street, forcing them to perform multipoint turns to exit, which has disturbed residents. After residents raised concerns in May, Waymo initially blocked the street but vehicles found an alternate connecting road with the same issue. The company has now expanded road blocks to prevent further traversals on Elder Street. The issue is particularly notable because the street is within a conservation area.
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· 3 pulledLloyd, who has lived on the street for 16 years, said that because the road was within a conservation area, most hom
A spokesperson for Waymo said after the issue was raised in May, the company blocked vehicles from entering Elder Street, but they were able to use another connecting road, which also had a dead-end.
The company said it had expanded the number of blocked roads in the area, 'to prevent future traversals' on Elder Street.
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