Event Brief
Waymo charging stations ordered to close overnight
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 1:24 PM ET
Summary: Santa Monica ordered Waymo’s charging stations to shut overnight temporarily due to noise complaints.
WHO: Waymo and city officials in Santa Monica
WHAT: Orders to close Waymo’s noisy charging stations overnight (for now)
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica, CA
WHY: The stations were ordered closed due to reported noise concerns from the community.
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