Users attempting to hail vehicles reported notifications stating that service is temporarily paused and freeway routes are currently unavailable. A company spokesperson confirmed the shift, noting that the firm is monitoring local conditions to determine when normal operations can safely resume.
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Waymo Halts San Francisco Service Following Power Grid Failure
A widespread power outage affecting roughly 7,000 PG&E customers in San Francisco has forced Waymo to suspend its robotaxi operations. The Alphabet-owned company confirmed temporary service adjustments as local infrastructure struggles, leaving commuters without access to autonomous transit during the ongoing utility failure.
This incident adds to a recurring pattern of technical instability for the fleet during regional blackouts. Waymo vehicles previously stalled during a December power failure and caused significant traffic congestion near the Golden Gate Bridge during a holiday fireworks display. These repeated disruptions have prompted San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie to demand stricter state oversight, specifically regarding how autonomous platforms function during major urban emergencies.
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