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Waymo pauses operations in areas impacted by SF power outage
By Bay City News at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
(BCN) -- About 2,500 PG&E customers in San Francisco were still without power as of about 3 p.m. Saturday after an outage struck that was caused by malfunctioning substation equipment. The outage hit the northwest section of the city at about 9:45 a.m. and initially affected 9,400 customers, acco...
Key takeaway and initially affected 9,400 customers, according to PG&E spokesperson Edgar Hopida.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The pause in Waymo's operations due to the power outage in San Francisco's northwest section is a tangible example of how infrastructure disruptions can have a ripple effect on the city's emerging technologies. With a significant portion of the city's residents relying on innovative transportation solutions, any halt in service can cause inconvenience and underscore the need for reliable backup systems. As San Francisco continues to invest in autonomous vehicle technologies, the city's ability to maintain a stable and resilient infrastructure will be crucial in supporting these advancements. The impact of the power outage on Waymo's operations also raises questions about the company's contingency plans and its collaboration with the city's utilities to minimize service disruptions in the future. Residents can expect to see further developments in this area as the city works to balance its technological ambitions with the realities of its aging infrastructure.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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