Santa Monica Curfew Forces Waymo To Halt Overnight Fleet Charging

By Cyrus Farivar · Ars Technica · 2026-08-01

A California judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Waymo following a year of local protests regarding noise and light pollution. Ars Technica reports that the autonomous vehicle operator must now cease all charging activities at its Santa Monica facilities between 11

A California judge has issued a preliminary injunction against Waymo following a year of local protests regarding noise and light pollution. Ars Technica reports that the autonomous vehicle operator must now cease all charging activities at its Santa Monica facilities between 11