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flag In March 2026, San Francisco demanded accountability from Waymo after a 2025 outage stranded 1,600 self-driving cars, exposing safety and emergency response flaws.

flag In March 2026, San Francisco held a public hearing demanding accountability from Waymo after a December 2025 power outage stalled nearly 1,600 of its autonomous vehicles, blocking emergency routes and disrupting city services. flag The incident, caused by a substation fire, revealed flaws in AVs’ ability to navigate signal-free intersections, prompting criticism over safety, emergency response delays, and lack of accountability. flag Labor groups, including the Teamsters, called for stricter regulations or a ban, citing job losses and risks to public safety. flag Waymo acknowledged software limitations and communication failures during the outage, stating it has since updated its systems to enable safer autonomous navigation during outages without remote intervention.

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