21-12-2025 21:35 via businessinsider.com

Waymo shut down service during San Francisco's blackout because its driverless taxis got confused

Waymo shut down its vehicles during a power outage on Saturday in San Francisco.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesA power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday.A Waymo spokesperson said the company suspended its ride-hailing services as a result.Videos on social media show stalled Waymo vehicles blocking traffic.When a power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, local drivers had to navigate more than just darkened roads and inactive stoplights.Footage shared on social media shows some Waymo robota
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