Waymo's Driverless Cars Stumble in SF Power Outage
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San Franciscos power outage highlighted significant challenges for Waymos self-driving cars, with over a thousand vehicles halted and sixty requiring manual assistance. Videos revealed robotaxis blocking emergency vehicles, leading to a city hearing where supervisors criticized the tech. Rideshare drivers expressed safety concerns, and Waymo acknowledged communication issues during the outage. The company has since implemented fixes, including direct vehicle instructions during blackouts and enhanced internal alerts for managing power surges.
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