Tesla Robotaxis were unaffected by the SF power outage https://t.co/uaYlhcSx25
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 21, 2025
- A power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday, prompting Waymo to suspend its services.
- A Waymo spokesperson said the company resumed its ride-hailing services on Sunday.
- Videos on social media show stalled Waymo vehicles blocking traffic.
Footage shared on social media shows some Waymo robotaxis stalled in traffic, clogging roadways and causing disruptions. One video on X showed at least five Waymos crowding an intersection, forcing human drivers to maneuver around them.
The power outage in San Francisco has caused Waymo’s self-driving cars to come to a halt, leading to traffic disruptions across the city. https://t.co/8vPCrKF9ze pic.twitter.com/kXjOJ3UN4c
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 21, 2025