Breaking News: Driverless Cars Wake Residents with Nighttime Honking
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Date: March 12, 2023
In a bizarre incident, residents in a quiet neighborhood in California were jolted awake in the middle of the night by the sudden and repeated honking of driverless cars. The unusual noise disturbance has left many residents frustrated and concerned about the safety and functionality of the autonomous vehicles.
According to eyewitnesses, the honking began around 2:00 AM and continued for several hours, with some residents reporting that the noise was loud enough to shake their windows. The source of the honking was identified as a fleet of driverless cars operated by a local tech company, which were conducting a nighttime testing session in the area.
"I was fast asleep when suddenly I was woken up by this loud, incessant honking," said Jane Doe, a resident of the affected neighborhood. "I had no idea what was going on or why these cars were making so much noise. It was really disturbing and frustrating."
The incident has raised concerns about the potential for driverless cars to disrupt the peace and quiet of residential areas. Many residents are calling for stricter regulations on the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles, particularly at night.
"This is a clear example of why we need to have more stringent regulations in place to ensure that these vehicles are not disrupting the lives of ordinary people," said John Smith, a local resident and advocate for increased regulation of autonomous vehicles.
The tech company involved in the incident has apologized for the disturbance and has promised to take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
"We understand that our testing operations may have caused inconvenience to some residents, and we apologize for any disturbance we may have caused," said a spokesperson for the company. "We are committed to ensuring that our vehicles operate safely and responsibly, and we will take steps to prevent similar incidents in the future."
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