_Incident · Malfunction_

# Multiple Waymo robotaxis stranded with dead batteries during July 4 San Francisco traffic gridlock

Canonical ID: `9c6dab6a-43f4-4eca-9e26-426d7c78ec94`

- **Occurred:** 2026-07-04
- **Kind:** `malfunction`
- **Status (derived):** active
- **Company:** [Waymo](/companies/waymo.md) (id: `2128addc-20c8-4c31-aef5-be5ada97aede`)

At least a dozen Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE models, had their batteries drain while stuck in heavy traffic following Fourth of July fireworks in San Francisco. Several vehicles had to be towed, and bystanders reported people yelling at the driverless cars. Waymo said it is evaluating ways to strengthen resilience in major traffic disruptions.

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/waymo-cars-stranded-san-francisco-streets-drain-batteries-rcna353089

## Status history

- **active** · 2026-07-08 · agent:depth

## Common questions

### What happened in Multiple Waymo robotaxis stranded with dead batteries during July 4 San Francisco traffic gridlock?

At least a dozen Waymo vehicles, many Jaguar I-PACE models, had their batteries drain while stuck in heavy traffic following Fourth of July fireworks in San Francisco. Several vehicles had to be towed, and bystanders reported people yelling at the driverless cars. Waymo said it is evaluating ways to strengthen resilience in major traffic disruptions.

### When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 4, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

### Who was involved in Multiple Waymo robotaxis stranded with dead batteries during July 4 San Francisco traffic gridlock?

The incident is recorded as involving Waymo on the DEPLOY registry. No specific robot model is linked to this incident in the registry.

### Has anyone responded to Multiple Waymo robotaxis stranded with dead batteries during July 4 San Francisco traffic gridlock?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

### What is the current status of Multiple Waymo robotaxis stranded with dead batteries during July 4 San Francisco traffic gridlock?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.


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