Overview

• A man attempted to steal a Waymo self-driving car in Los Angeles but was unable to operate it.
• Vincent Maurice Jones, 33, was arrested on charges of attempted grand theft auto after failing to take control of the vehicle.
• The incident occurred shortly after Waymo received approval to expand its autonomous vehicle services in Los Angeles County.
• Local leaders have expressed concerns about the safety and testing of autonomous vehicles, with some opposition to their expansion.
• Autonomous vehicles have faced vandalism and skepticism, but Waymo continues to test and expand its services in urban areas.