Waymo Resumes Robo-Taxi Service in San Francisco After Power Outage Disruption
Following a city-wide power outage caused by a PG&E substation fire, Waymo’s autonomous vehicles in San Francisco were temporarily stranded at intersections. The blackout disrupted traffic signals, affecting Waymo’s automated driving systems. Despite the service disruption, Waymo has resumed its ride-hailing services, highlighting the challenges autonomous vehicles face in adapting to unexpected events like power outages.
