An hours-long traffic jam in San Francisco on Saturday July 4 was partly the result of stalled Waymo vehicles, the autonomous car company has confirmed. <\/p>\n
Alleged videos of the gridlock<\/a> surfaced on X<\/a>, where drivers posted angrily about Waymo cars that wouldn’t move. <\/p>\n SEE ALSO: <\/a><\/p>\n A Waymo spokesperson confirmed to Mashable that the city’s 4th of July celebration at the Golden Gate Bridge led to traffic disruptions, a high volume of travelers, and unexpected road closures nearby. <\/p>\n While some of the autonomous vehicles remained operational, others ran out of charge while idling and were towed as a result. <\/p>\n \n Mashable Light Speed\n <\/p>\n “Our priority is keeping San Francisco moving safely, especially during major city celebrations,” the Waymo spokesperson said in a statement. “Our team is always evaluating ways to strengthen Waymo’s resilience in major traffic disruptions.” <\/p>\n This isn’t the first time that stalled Waymo cars have caused traffic jams in the city by the Bay. <\/p>\n Last December, a power outage gave San Francisco Waymo vehicles trouble<\/a> at intersections without functioning stoplights, and the company had to temporarily suspend its service. <\/p>\n Ironically, two days before the 4th of July gridlock, Waymo posted a video on X about the simplicity of hailing one of its cars. <\/p>\n “Because after a night out, getting home should be the easiest part,” the video’s caption reads. <\/p>\n \n Topics
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