The article discusses the growing issue of passengers falling asleep in robotaxis, leading to emergency service calls.Companies like Alphabet and Tesla are facing challenges as unpredictable human behavior complicates the rollout of self-driving taxi services.Passengers have been reported to fall asleep, spill drinks, vomit, and even give birth in the vehicles, forcing emergency responders to intervene.Austin police and firefighters have dubbed these incidents 'sleepers,' with 99 such calls recorded in Waymo's first nine months in Texas.Remote assistants in robotaxis attempt to rouse unresponsive passengers via speakers and cameras, but if no response is received, they must call 911.

While most incidents are non-life-threatening, they strain municipal resources and highlight the need for better solutions, such as eject buttons or automated alerts.The article also includes reader comments suggesting measures like loud alarms, retractable roofs, or charging fees for disruptive behavior.The problem underscores the complexities of integrating human unpredictability into AI-driven transportation systems.