San Francisco blackout spurs Waymo driverless car fleet updates

Three days following a massive San Francisco blackout that disrupted its driverless operations, Waymo said it will upgrade ...

Tech Voices: Waymo's power outage response, Nvidia-Intel, Motive IPO

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San Francisco Grapples with Tech-Driven Challenges as Waymo's AVs Navigate Blackout Aftermath

The PG&E outage in San Francisco tested Waymo AVs' response to dark signals, leading to temporary service suspension.

Waymo to begin testing robotaxis in more Bay Area cities

Driverless vehicles no longer exist solely in spy movies and futuristic dreams. In fact, Solano County streets are one step ...

Alphabet-Backed Waymo Issues Software Update For Fleet Following PG&E San Francisco Outage

Alphabet-backed Waymo says it will be implementing fleet-wide updates following a power outage in San Francisco.

‘Causing “Waymo” Problems Than Necessary!:’ Man Pulls Out Of San Francisco Garage. Then He Catches Waymos In A ‘Standoff’

For some locals, the incident reinforced a sense of unease following a series of highly publicized AV failures in San ...
The Joplin Globe

FatPipe Inc Highlights Proven Fail-Proof Autonomous Vehicle Connectivity Solutions to Avoid Waymo San Francisco Outage-like Situations

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH / ACCESS Newswire / December 23, 2025 / Recent service disruptions involving Waymo autonomous vehicles ...

San Francisco power outage: Waymo's fleet upgrade assures smarter rides after blackout chaos

A massive PG&E power outage in San Francisco on December 20, 2025, caused widespread gridlock, stranding Waymo's autonomous ...
KHQ

Uber plans San Francisco robotaxis in Waymo challenge

Uber said Wednesday it will launch its own robotaxi service in San Francisco late next year, taking on Google-owned Waymo on the rideshare giant's home streets. The announcement came a day after ...