# Waymo Survives Firework Chaos | Oakland News

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Podcast: [Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oakland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7561175)
Published: 2026-07-05T21:52:52+00:00
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A Waymo self-driving car calmly cruised through a firework explosion on July 4th, smoke billowing around it as passengers panicked—no injuries reported. That same night, San Francisco’s holiday traffic turned chaotic, with Waymos stuck in gridlock, some even running out of battery and needing towing. Waymo responded, emphasizing safety and coordinating with city officials to clear the vehicles, vowing to improve how their fleet handles disruptions during high-stress events. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3db9363cc486fcad

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