A group of safe streets activists in San Francisco have been placing traffic cones on the hoods of Cruise and Waymo robotaxis as a form of protest against the spread of autonomous vehicle (AV) services in the city. The prank, known as the "Week of Cone," has gained traction with residents who are frustrated with the vehicles causing malfunctions and blocking traffic. The protest coincides with a hearing by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve the expansion of both Cruise's and Waymo's AV passenger services in San Francisco. The activists hope to raise awareness and gather public comments against the expansion.

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