A massive power outage in San Francisco left Waymo robotaxis stranded at darkened intersections, forcing a service suspension and sparking debate over autonomous vehicle resilience during infrastructure failures.
The electric vehicle giant advances toward unsupervised FSD with new testing protocols in Texas, though regulatory divides and safety concerns remain significant hurdles.
As Waymo surpasses 50 million autonomous miles, a complex picture emerges: statistically significant reductions in injury rates compared to human drivers, clashing with a growing absolute number of fender benders and regulatory scrutiny.