Waymo Robotaxis Grounded by Fourth of July Gridlock in San Francisco
TL;DR
During San Francisco’s Fourth of July celebrations, some Waymo robotaxis stalled, ran out of charge while idling, or were towed amid severe gridlock, prompting the company’s roadside assistance to respond; Waymo said the disruptions were due to traffic and coordination with authorities, with no injuries reported. The company operates about 2,500 robotaxis across several US cities and relies on a multisensor system (29 cameras, five lidars, six radars) to drive autonomously.
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