Waymo Robotaxis Stranded in San Francisco Gridlock on July 4
Waymo reported that some of its robotaxis ran out of power and required towing during the July 4 gridlock in San Francisco. The incident highlights challenges faced by autonomous vehicles in congested urban environments.
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Waymo says some of its robotaxis ran out of power during San Francisco's July 4 gridlock and had to be towed
Some Waymo cars stalled and had to be towed during the July 4th celebrations in San Francisco. Yalonda M. James/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Some of Waymo's cars struggled to navigate the chaos of July 4 in San Francisco. Posts on X showed the company's vehicles stalled in traffic, adding to the gridlock. Waymo said "extreme traffic congestion" disrupted its normal operations. Some of Waymo's robotaxis in San Francisco weren't all that autonomous on Independence Day. Several San...
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