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After noise complaints, judge orders Waymo to stop overnight charging in Santa Monica

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A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ordered Waymo to stop overnight charging operations at its Santa Monica locations, citing public nuisance concerns. Per Ars Technica, city officials and residents complained that the charging stations generate light and sound pollution and create traffic congestion in nearby streets and alleys.

Source: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/after-noise-c...

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