Waymo Stops Self-Driving Taxis in San Francisco During Power Outage

Waymo stopped its driverless taxi service in San Francisco on July 18, 2026, during a power outage affecting about 7,000 customers. The app told riders service was "temporarily paused." Waymo said it was making "temporary adjustments" while watching conditions. Unlike December 2025, when taxis froze on streets during a blackout, the company acted early this time.