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WESTCHESTER, LOS ANGELES () — Residents in Westchester say driverless Waymo vehicles have been repeatedly parking on their blocks at all hours, turning quiet residential streets into staging areas for the company’s autonomous fleet.
The cars, recognizable for their rooftop sensors and lack of human drivers, have drawn attention in recent months for a series of high-profile mishaps, including one that drove through the middle of a police standoff in Los Angeles last November. But in Westchester, the concern is far more routine — parked Waymos lining curbs, sometimes late into the night.
“It was sort of coming to this spot, over and over and over again,” said Chuck Hudson, who has lived in the neighborhood for 16 years.
He said the vehicles began idling in front of his home in May.
“Waymos began parking in front of our house constantly. At all hours of the day. And night. Sometimes 1 a.m., 2 a.m. in the morning!”
Hudson said he knew when they arrived because headlights shined through his windows and backup alerts echoed into his bedroom. He estimated the cars appeared “anywhere from half a dozen to a dozen times a day.” His security camera captured multiple Waymos competing for the same curb space.
Other residents reported similar issues.
“It’s definitely frustrating,” said Ruchi Jain, who said the cars have been cluttering her block for weeks. With limited parking already strained by travelers seeking free spots near LAX, she said the autonomous vehicles add to the squeeze. “Parking is limited in this neighborhood, so if we have cars that are programmed to park in this limited parking area it becomes really frustrating when you’re just trying to live your daily life.”
“No Airport Parking” signs line the streets, but they have no effect on the parked Waymos.
Los Angeles City Councilmember Traci Park said the practice violates city rules.
“Not only does that cause problems for our local communities, but it’s also in violation of our city’s laws,” she said.
In a written statement, Waymo acknowledged receiving complaints and said the cars park between trips “to reduce congestion and conserve energy, while ensuring that riders have faster access to transportation.”
The company said studies show on street staging reduces empty autonomous vehicle miles.
Some residents say the cars don’t bother them.
“Oh here comes another one, right here,” said Stephanie Herrera, pointing to a Waymo pulling up to a familiar corner. “Usually they’re in and out.”
Hudson said his complaints to Waymo and Councilmember Park eventually led the company to stop staging on his block. But he noted that other streets nearby remain affected.
“When commercial operations are sort of using your home as a base for staging or idle storage, your neighborhood and your house become part of the operation,” he said.
Park said Waymo has agreed to stop staging in Westchester and urged residents citywide to report any similar issues. Autonomous cars, she said, are welcome on the roads – but not as long-term curbside fixtures.
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