Residents on Battleview Drive in Buckhead report dozens of driverless Waymo cars entering their cul-de-sacs daily for about two months, causing congestion and safety concerns.

Neighbors say as many as 50 Waymo cars pass through in a single hour, with videos showing looping clusters and cars getting stuck while trying to turn around.

There are early-morning spikes, with estimates around 50 vehicles between 6 and 7 a.m., raising safety worries for families.

The report frames a broader theme: community concern, corporate response, and tech moving toward near-future reality.

Residents express frustration over the lack of response from Waymo and local/state officials who haven’t adequately addressed the issue.

Videos show long loops and near-misses with pets, elevating safety concerns for families, kids waiting for buses, and animals near the roads.

Specific worries focus on safety for children and pets as they attempt to catch the school bus, with near-misses involving a cat and a dog.

Historical context cites prior incidents: a 2025 Austin case of Waymos allegedly passing stopped school buses and a January Santa Monica incident where a student was lightly injured in a crosswalk.

The issue extends beyond Battleview Drive to Fernleaf Circle and nearby Glenridge Woods Townhomes, with calls to limit use to main roads unless picking up riders.

Local outlets WSB-TV 2 and Atlanta News First provide additional context, with residents calling the situation a significant neighborhood problem.

A separate recall of more than 3,700 Waymo vehicles due to a software issue that could cause driving into floods underscores broader safety concerns.

Waymo acknowledged the concerns, stating commitment to being good neighbors, addressing routing behavior, and prioritizing road safety while noting national service volume and feedback channels.