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It sounds like something only the San Francisco tech scene could dream up: A newborn’s first-ever car ride takes place without a driver.

But that’s precisely what happened Monday when a woman delivered her child in a Waymo autonomous vehicle while on her way to UC San Francisco Medical Center, hospital spokesperson Jess Berthold confirmed.

While the mother was en route to the hospital, Waymo said its rider support team detected “unusual activity” inside the car, initiated a call to check on the passenger and contacted 911.

The rider, baby and vehicle arrived safely at the hospital.

“We’re proud to be a trusted ride for moments big and small, serving riders from just seconds old t

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