Waymo pauses freeway robotaxi rides for safety software updates
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Waymo has paused its freeway robotaxi operations in major U.S. cities to update software aimed at safer performance around construction zones and flooded roads. Street and off-highway services continue, while recalls related to software defects and flood-related incidents have prompted safety fixes. The company expects to resume freeway routes after the software updates, as it continues broader expansion.
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