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Waymo says San Francisco service has resumed after one-hour pause
TechCrunch • • business
Key Points:
- Waymo temporarily paused its robotaxi service in San Francisco due to a power outage affecting around 7,000 PG&E customers, resuming operations after about an hour.
- The company made "temporary adjustments" and suspended freeway routes while monitoring local conditions and coordinating with officials.
- Past power outages have caused Waymo vehicles to stall, prompting concerns about autonomous vehicle operations during major incidents.
- San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has called for stricter state regulations to better manage autonomous vehicle responses in emergencies.
- Waymo emphasized its commitment to rider dependence and aims to return to normal service as soon as possible.
