In a bizarre display of technological frustration that could only happen in San Francisco, a local resident decided to take out his anger on an unsuspecting Waymo self-driving vehicle this week.

The South of Market area became an impromptu performance art piece when an unidentified man climbed onto a stationary Waymo, transforming the autonomous vehicle into his personal punching bag. Witnesses watched in stunned silence as he kicked the windshield, ripped off windshield wipers, and ultimately unleashed his belt in a rhythmic assault on the vehicle’s exterior.

The Waymo vs. Human Showdown

What sparked this automotive meltdown remains a mystery. The Waymo was reportedly stopped in the middle of traffic for no apparent reason, which seemingly triggered our belt-wielding protagonist. As other vehicles carefully navigated around the scene, our anti-hero continued his technological takedown.

A One-Sided Battle

The incident took an even more surreal turn when a passenger evacuated the vehicle, briefly attempting to reason with the man before wisely deciding to exit stage left. The Waymo, true to its programming, remained stoically silent throughout the entire encounter.

Tech Rage in the City

This isn’t the first time San Franciscans have expressed their complicated relationship with autonomous vehicles. From minor vandalism to outright frustration, it seems our city has a love-hate relationship with the robots meant to revolutionize transportation. Whether it’s glitchy navigation or unexpected stops, these self-driving cars continue to test the patience of even the most tech-forward residents.