Waymo's Robotaxi Service Halted by SF Power Outage
Update: 2025-12-21
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Waymos robotaxi service in San Francisco was disrupted by a power outage, leaving dozens of vehicles stalled in the middle of streets and intersections. The blackout, caused by a fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric substation, affected around 120,000 customers. Waymo suspended rides in the Bay Area and worked with city officials to resolve the issue. The incident highlighted the dependence of robotaxis on stable city infrastructure and the challenges of scaling such services.
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