"Waymo's robotaxis froze this weekend in San Francisco after a power outage left roughly 130,000 residents without electricity. The blackout caused street lights and traffic lights to go dark, and it looks like Waymo's self-driving Jaguar I-Pace EVs had a very rough time coping with all of it. Several videos and photos posted on social media show the white robotaxis sitting still in intersections, with their hazard lights on, apparently unsure how to cross areas that had previously had functioning street lights."
"A Waymo spokesperson told The Verge that the company had temporarily paused its ride-hailing services in the San Francisco Bay Area, as it was trying to keep riders safe and ensure emergency personnel have clear access. On Sunday evening, the company resumed operations after Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) reported that service for approximately 114,000 affected customers had been restored. The power operator added that it was continuing repairs after a fire at a five-story power substation in the city."
A widespread power outage in San Francisco left roughly 130,000 residents without electricity and rendered street and traffic lights inoperative. Waymo’s self-driving Jaguar I-Pace EVs froze in intersections with hazard lights on, with multiple social media posts showing vehicles apparently unsure how to proceed without functioning signals. Waymo temporarily paused its Bay Area ride-hailing operations to keep riders safe and allow emergency access. PG&E reported restoration for about 114,000 customers and continued repairs after a fire at a five-story power substation. Waymo resumed service, did not disclose the technical cause of the freezes, and stated a commitment to adapting its technology to unusual traffic conditions.
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