A San Francisco woman got into a Waymo early Tuesday morning, headed to the hospital with contractions already coming strong. Halfway there, things moved faster than expected. Her baby boy decided he wasn’t waiting for a parking spot. With her partner in the backseat and the car seat still folded in the trunk, the little guy arrived right on the leather seats, healthy and loud.
The Waymo support team noticed what was happening on the interior camera, called the passengers to check in, and immediately rerouted the car to the nearest hospital entrance while sending paramedics to meet them. Three minutes later, mom and newborn were wheeled inside; both were perfectly fine.
Waymo later said they were thrilled everyone was safe and that the car would get a very thorough cleaning before its next ride.Just a normal rush-hour morning in 2025: traffic, fog, and one very punctual baby who took “door-to-door service” literally.
Waymo’s remote team called the passenger, confirmed she was in labor, and alerted 911 while the autonomous car sped to UCSF Medical Center. Mother and newborn received care there, with no injuries reported. This rare event highlights the company’s safety systems, even as recent videos showed Waymo vehicles in a minor traffic standoff on a narrow street. Waymo, now offering over 100,000 weekly paid trips in the city, continues refining its tech amid urban challenges.