Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in San Francisco has accumulated over 8,300 parking tickets since the start of 2025. These violations resulted in nearly $1 million in fines. Data from city records covering January 2025 through mid-July 2026 shows 8,309 citations totaling $957,008.
The number of tickets has increased significantly compared to 2024, when the fleet received 589 citations costing $65,065. Currently, the company averages more than 100 tickets per week. In 2025, Waymo received 4,178 tickets, followed by 4,131 in the first six and a half months of 2026.
The most frequent violation involved parking in bus stands, accounting for 2,038 tickets. Other common issues include obstructing traffic, double parking, and blocking bike lanes. Specific locations, such as 85 North Point Street, recorded high concentrations of citations, with 577 tickets at that single address.
Waymo currently operates more than 1,200 vehicles across the Bay Area. The company recently received approval to expand its services to 18 counties in California. Waymo stated it pays all fines and is collaborating with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency to address the issue.