Self-Driving Cars Under Fire | San Francisco News

San Francisco’s mayor is demanding new statewide rules for self-driving cars after Waymo vehicles caused massive traffic jams during July 4th’s crowded festivities, exposing critical regulatory gaps. With over 100,000 people in the city, autonomous cars worsened congestion — one resident stuck behind six Waymo vehicles called it a disaster. While some urge temporary bans during events, officials warn that’s not sustainable — essential workers still need to move. Worse, reports indicate Waymo’s safety overrides failed during the gridlock, raising alarms that next time, it could be far more dangerous — potentially blocking emergency services. The mayor’s demands now include a functional override system, pre- and post-event transparency, and proof autonomous tech can handle large-scale chaos. Waymo says it’s collaborating with officials to improve operations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/202bcdd6c3bad1c2