Blackout reveals robotaxi emergency loopholes
SAN FRANCISCO: A widespread power outage in San Francisco that brought Waymo robotaxis to a standstill earlier this month has raised concerns about the preparedness of autonomous vehicle operators to deal with major emergencies such as earthquakes and floods. Driverless taxis from Alphabet unit Waymo, a ubiquitous feature on city streets, were stuck at intersections with warning lights on as traffic lights stopped working after a fire at a PG&E substation knocked out power to about a third of the city on Dec. 20, according to videos posted on social media. Waymo suspended operations, resuming a day later. The incident
