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Santa Monica Sues Waymo Over Noisy Charging Stations

1/4/2026

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The City of Santa Monica sues Waymo to limit overnight charging operations, citing noise and lighting disturbances.
Residents describe the disturbances as like living next door to a spaceship, with loud conversations and vehicle sounds at night.
The city says it proposed changes to mitigate the issues, but Waymo rejected them.
The City seeks a court order to declare the charging stations a public nuisance and enforce nuisance laws.

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Story summary

The City of Santa Monica sues Waymo to limit overnight charging operations, citing noise and lighting disturbances.
Residents describe the disturbances as like living next door to a spaceship, with loud conversations and vehicle sounds at night.
The city says it proposed changes to mitigate the issues, but Waymo rejected them.
The City seeks a court order to declare the charging stations a public nuisance and enforce nuisance laws.