San Francisco’s tech utopia just hit a hilarious snag that screams “we’re living in the future… sort of”.

A local tennis coach named Dan Linley found himself in a bizarre predicament when a Waymo driverless taxi decided to go rogue with his entire professional setup. Picture this: expensive tennis equipment trapped in an autonomous vehicle’s trunk, and no one seems to know where it went.

The Great Waymo Equipment Heist

Linley, who’s been coaching tennis for three decades, relies on his gear to make a living. On a fateful February evening, his Waymo ride dropped him at Golden Gate Park, but refused to release the trunk. Customer service tried to help, but mid-conversation, the car decided to take an unexpected joyride - with Linley’s equipment in tow.

A Silicon Valley Standoff

The tennis coach’s inventory - including tennis balls, a portable teaching cart, and personal rackets - vanished into the tech abyss. Waymo’s response? A vague “we’re investigating” statement that sounds suspiciously like tech corporate speak for “we have no clue”.

Legal Frustration Meets Autonomous Absurdity

Frustrated and financially impacted, Linley has now filed a small claims suit seeking $12,500 in damages. His message is clear: autonomous doesn’t mean accountability-free. With over 20 potential students waiting and no equipment, he’s turning this tech mishap into a legal showdown that epitomizes San Francisco’s love-hate relationship with innovation.