Yesterday, a photo surfaced showing an autonomous vehicle causing disruptions at an intersection in Phoenix. This took place on Grand Ave & 7th Ave where the car stood still. It’s well-known that Phoenix has been a testing ground for self-driving cars for a while, and this particular vehicle was one of the Waymo models. While many of these cars navigate the streets without issues, there are occasional hiccups, as seen in this case.

In the incident captured, the autonomous vehicle obstructed traffic, leading to some chaos. This vehicle is identifiable by the sensor on its roof and the branding on its side. While the situation had the potential to escalate into an accident, it was fortunately resolved without any mishaps. Nonetheless, it could have been stressful for drivers in the area at the time.

The photo was initially shared on Reddit by an annoyed commuter who took the snapshot. Based on comments from other Phoenix residents in the discussion, similar incidents involving driverless cars have occurred before. It seems these vehicles are still ironing out some kinks as they adapt to city driving.

While the situation was resolved without any harm, it underscores the notion that technological advancements might still have room for improvement. Despite this, Waymo is seen as one of the leaders in the autonomous vehicle space.