A large-scale power outage has occurred in some areas of San Francisco, USA. According to the local energy supplier, tens of thousands of residents were left without power as a result of the incident, and the city's infrastructure faced temporary difficulties.
The editorial reports that against the backdrop of the mass power outage, Waymo, a company utilizing autonomous vehicles, has suspended its service across the city. Due to the lack of electricity, some of the self-driving vehicles became stranded on the roads, causing traffic congestion.
City authorities and relevant agencies have stated that operational measures are being taken to rectify the malfunction. It was announced that the energy supply is being restored in stages and the situation is under control.
The incident has once again highlighted the high dependence of transportation flow and daily activities in San Francisco on the electrical infrastructure. Experts emphasize the importance of strengthening backup systems to prevent similar occurrences.