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Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Driving Through Freeway Work Zones

Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Driving Through Freeway Work Zones
Bloomberg Technology Thursday 18 June 2026, 14:13 UTC By Natalie Lung 1 min read
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Transportation Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Driving Through Freeway Work Zones Waymo is recalling thousands of its robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to enter and drive at speed through freeway construction zones. The Alphabet Inc. unit’s vehicles failed to recognize freeway construction zones in 13 instances in Phoenix and San Francisco in April and May, according to a Wednesday filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Transportation Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Driving Through Freeway Work Zones Waymo is recalling thousands of its robotaxis to fix a software issue that could cause the autonomous vehicles to enter and drive at speed through freeway construction zones. The Alphabet Inc. unit’s vehicles failed to recognize freeway construction zones in 13 instances in Phoenix and San Francisco in April and May, according to a Wednesday filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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