Waymo withdraws robotaxis due to construction hazards

Waymo has issued a voluntary recall for 3,871 vehicles equipped with its fifth-generation autonomous driving system due to software issues that allowed some vehicles to enter closed freeway construction zones. The recall follows incidents in Phoenix and the San Francisco Bay Area where the vehicles failed to recognize or properly respond to changing construction conditions, resulting in some cars driving past cones and ramp closures. While no collisions or injuries have been reported, Waymo has restricted freeway operations while deploying software updates to improve detection and avoid construction zones. The company emphasizes that surface-street services continue normally, but highlights ongoing safety concerns related to unpredictable road environments for autonomous vehicles.

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