When Life Hits You Like a Waymo: Woman Delivers Baby in an Autonomous Car!

In a scene that could easily be the plot of a modern-day sitcom, a woman in San Francisco gave birth while riding in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. On her journey to UCSF Medical Center, the unexpected happened—labor kicked in! The Waymo support team quickly noticed something wasn’t right when they detected“unusual activity,”prompting them to call and check on her well-being.

Thanks to this rapid response, both the mother and her newborn arrived safely at the hospital before the emergency services could even catch up. That’s right—the new family made their grand entrance to the world without the usual stress of traditional transportation issues. Waymo even took the time to clean the vehicle after this once-in-a-lifetime ride.

As Waymo aptly stated, they’re proud to be there for“moments big and small,”and you can’t get much bigger than this. Who would’ve thought a ride in a self-driving car would lead to the start of a new life? What’s next? A baby shower on wheels?