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Waymo cars stranded on San Francisco streets as July Fourth gridlock drains batteries
By Dennis Romero | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 6, 2026
· 3 min read
Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations.
Video verified by NBC News showed at least a dozen stationary Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE models, lined up on a ...
Key takeaway ” Rose Peterson told NBC Bay Area she was in a Waymo ride leaving the area when the car kept driving while someone lit fireworks on the street.
Why this matters in Frisco News
As Frisco residents consider the potential for autonomous vehicles in their own community, the recent incident in San Francisco where Waymo cars were stranded due to dead batteries is worth noting. The city's experience with heavy traffic and unplanned road closures leading to congestion is not unique to San Francisco, as Frisco itself has faced similar challenges with traffic and road closures, particularly during large events. The fact that Waymo's roadside assistance team had to be deployed to clear the vehicles raises questions about how such situations would be handled in a city like Frisco, where traffic and population growth are ongoing concerns. Furthermore, the incident highlights the need for autonomous vehicle companies to develop strategies for mitigating the impact of heavy traffic and other disruptions on their operations, which could be crucial in ensuring the success of such services in Frisco and other rapidly growing cities.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Several Waymo vehicles had to be towed away after the company said their batteries died while they were stuck in heavy San Francisco traffic amid Fourth of July celebrations.
Video verified by NBC News showed at least a dozen stationary Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE models, lined up on a ...
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