Anonymous Activists ‘Coning’ Autonomous Vehicles in San Francisco Streets

Their recent “coning” incidents involve individuals dressed in dark attire, wearing masks, and using a large orange traffic cone to incapacitate autonomous vehicles. However, Safe Street Rebel is highlighting the vehicles’ vulnerability by demonstrating that a simple traffic cone can render them immobile. Safe Street Rebel aims to raise awareness about the potential issues and impacts of autonomous vehicles. The group has documented various incidents involving Cruise and Waymo vehicles, such as running red lights, obstructing pathways, and causing confusion among other vehicles. On the other hand, Safe Street Rebel continues to target autonomous vehicles in San Francisco, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the deployment of this technology in urban environments.