A Waymo-branded vehicle reportedly drove through the South Pearl Street Farmers Market in Denver on Sunday, creating the kind of “wait, what?” moment that tends to get people’s attention when a street is full of shoppers, strollers, dogs, produce stands and exactly zero people expecting a self-driving car to join the vibe.
There were no confirmed reports available of injuries or property damage as of publication.
Still, the incident is raising questions about how autonomous vehicles navigate temporary street closures, special events and crowded pedestrian-heavy spaces — you know, the places where humans already struggle to behave normally.
What reportedly happened
The vehicle was seen Sunday at the South Pearl Street Farmers Market, a popular weekly market in Denver’s Platt Park neighborhood. The market typically draws large crowds along South Pearl Street, with vendors selling produce, baked goods, prepared foods, flowers and other local products…