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Waymo Halts Service in San Francisco as Cars Stall at Intersections
A PG&E substation fire caused a power outage that stalled Waymo's fleet at over 7,000 dark traffic signals, prompting a temporary service pause and software updates.
- Waymo has suspended its driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco due to power outages that affected over 130,000 customers.
- Videos showed multiple Waymo vehicles stalled in traffic during the outages, which were caused by a fire at a substation.
- Tesla's local ride-hailing service requires a human driver, and the company has not obtained permits for driverless operation in California.
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Waymo to update software after San Francisco power outage snarls self-driving vehicles
Waymo is updating its self-driving car software and emergency plans after its vehicles stalled in San Francisco due to a power outage. The outage affected traffic lights, causing congestion. Waymo vehicles are designed for dark signals but experienced delays. The company is refining protocols for its current scale.
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