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Waymo robotaxis flooding public EV charging stations in US cities
Original: Waymo robotaxis occupy public charging stations in US cities in droves
Waymo's driverless taxis are taking up public electric vehicle charging stations in large numbers across US cities, frustrating other EV drivers who cannot access the plugs. The surge reflects the company's growing robotaxi fleets in places like San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles, and raises questions about how charging infrastructure should be shared between private fleets and ordinary drivers.
Why now: Waymo's expanding robotaxi fleets are visibly competing with regular EV drivers for scarce public chargers, sparking debate over urban charging access.
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