Waymo Suspendits Service in San Francisco Post Power Outage

Waymo's robotaxi service suspended in San Francisco after a massive blackout caused traffic issues on city streets. Social media posts highlighted stalled vehicles at roads and intersections due to the power outage. Waymo stated its temporary suspension was due to the blackout, with Suzanne Philion offering similar responses from TechCrunch. The company provided no explanation for the blackout's dramatic effect on its vehicles but pointed out potential causes like traffic lights or cell service interruptions. SFGate reported 120,000 affected customers, with some still without power Sunday morning. Tiger Global Management revealed Waymo now offering nearly double the ridesWaymo had in spring, aligning with Alphabet's parent company. Join the Disrupt 2026 Waitlist to secure early bird access. The event has attracted hundreds of startups and experts, driving growth and innovation across sectors.