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Los Angeles Scoop · Jul 29, 2026

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Judge Orders Waymo to Halt Overnight Operations at Santa Monica Charging Lots A Los Angeles County judge has ordered Waymo to stop overnight operations at two of its Santa Monica charging facilities, ruling that the sites constitute a public nuisance while the case moves forward in court. Under the preliminary injunction, Waymo must suspend operations at the Broadway charging lots between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. pending trial. The City of Santa Monica argued that nearby residents have endured months of excessive noise, bright lights, and late-night activity from Waymo's autonomous vehicles and employees. In court filings, some neighbors compared living near the facilities to a "mini-Las Vegas" and said the constant activity disrupted their sleep. The judge concluded that, despite mitigation efforts, the nuisance had not been adequately addressed. The ruling applies to the overnight operation of the two charging lots—not to Waymo's broader robotaxi service throughout Santa Monica or Los Angeles. The legal battle between the city and Waymo is expected to continue as both sides prepare for trial.

*Judge Orders Waymo to Halt Overnight Operations at Santa Monica Charging Lots* A Los Angeles County judge has ordered Waymo to stop overnight operations at two of its Santa Monica charging facilities, ruling that the sites constitute a public nuisance while the case moves forward in court. Under the preliminary injunction, Waymo must suspend operations at the Broadway charging lots between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. pending trial. The City of Santa Monica argued that nearby residents have endured months of excessive noise, bright lights, and late-night activity from Waymo's autonomous vehicles and employees. In court filings, some neighbors compared living near the facilities to a "mini-Las Vegas" and said the constant activity disrupted their sleep. The judge concluded that, despite mitigation efforts, the nuisance had not been adequately addressed. The ruling applies to the overnight operation of the two charging lots—not to Waymo's broader robotaxi service throughout Santa Monica or Los Angeles. The legal battle between the city and Waymo is expected to continue as both sides prepare for trial.

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