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Waymo Robotaxis Stall and Are Towed After Batteries Drain in San Francisco Fireworks Gridlock

Several Waymo robotaxis drain their batteries and are towed after getting stuck in heavy traffic following Fourth of July fireworks near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.Videos verified by NBC News show mostly Jaguar I-PACE models idling in lanes while Waymo says intense traffic, unplanned road closures and prolonged standstills forced some vehicles to run out of charge; one car caught fire after driving over fireworks and no injuries are reported.Waymo spokesperson Chris Bonelli says roadside teams are clearing vehicles and the company is assessing software and operational changes while Mayor Daniel Lurie plans talks with Waymo and city agencies to improve traffic management at large public events.
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