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Beloved Mission District Cat Killed by Waymo Self-Driving Car, Sparking Outrage
15 Nov
Summary
- Beloved neighborhood cat "Kit Kat" killed by Waymo self-driving car
- Residents of San Francisco's Mission District mourn the loss and criticize Waymo
- Debate over safety and impact of autonomous vehicles in the city
In the past three weeks, the tragic death of a beloved neighborhood cat in San Francisco's Mission District has ignited a fierce debate over the growing presence of self-driving cars in the city.
On October 27th, the tabby cat known as "Kit Kat" was run over and killed by a Waymo self-driving taxi just outside the local dive bar, Delirium. Kit Kat, affectionately called the "Mayor of 16th Street," was a fixture in the community, often bar-hopping and receiving chin rubs from the regulars. His sudden and gruesome death has left the locals devastated and angry, with many blaming Waymo's expansion for the tragedy.
