Waymo Halts LA Service After Cars Destroyed During Protests (1)

Waymo has suspended service of its ride-hailing service in downtown Los Angeles after its vehicles were set on fire during protests against immigration raids in the area.

Waymo doesn’t believe the protests are related to the company specifically, according to the company. It has removed vehicles from downtown Los Angeles with guidance from the Los Angeles Police Department and won’t be serving the area, the company said.

A Waymo car burns during protests in Los Angeles on June 8.

Photographer: David Pashaee/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images

At least five Waymo vehicles had been set on fire as of Sunday evening, according to local news station KTLA. The self-driving car service is owned by Google parent Alphabet Inc. E-scooters ...