Overview
- A large power outage on Dec. 20 cut traffic signals in San Francisco, leading some autonomous taxis to stop and cause localized congestion.
- Waymo was identified as the operator, stating its vehicles are designed to handle dark signals and that it will work on improvements.
- The company said certain vehicles remained stationary longer than usual as teams checked conditions for safety.
- No crashes were reported, according to U.S. media coverage published on Dec. 21.
- AP/Kyodo photos showed driverless cars stopped at intersections, with Japanese regional outlets publishing the dispatches on Dec. 22.