Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis to fix flood-driving software
TL;DR
Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation ADS to fix software that could drive into flooded roadways, after incidents in Austin and elsewhere; the company says it’s implemented mitigations, added safeguards, and is restricting operations during extreme weather as it works to resume public rides, including in San Antonio where a recent flood-related incident prompted a NHTSA probe.
- Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water' CNBC
- Waymo recalls robotaxis after vehicle swept away in San Antonio flood San Antonio Express-News
- Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis over risk of entering flooded roads KSL News
- Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis KRON4
- Waymo Recalls Robotaxis After Vehicle Drove on a Flooded Road Bloomberg.com
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