San Francisco Mayor Demands AV Companies Prove Readiness Before Deployment
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie sent a letter to California transportation regulators on Wednesday, calling for new statewide standards requiring autonomous vehicle (AV) companies to demonstrate operational readiness during major disruptions before deploying their vehicles. Citing two incidents—a July 4th traffic jam where Waymo vehicles blocked lanes and a December 2025 power outage that stranded robotaxis—Lurie argued that AVs must prove they can handle extraordinary events, not just normal conditions. His proposal would mandate that robotaxi companies quickly clear disabled vehicles, dynamically reroute during emergencies, share real-time data with local agencies, and pass stress tests for traffic surges. This marks a shift from voluntary commitments to mandatory requirements, a stance echoed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which recently warned AV operators about interference with first responders. Waymo responded positively, stating it shares the goal of safe transportation and will continue collaborating with the city.
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