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Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads

Waymo Suspends Service in Six Cities After Cars Drove Into Flooded Roads
NYT Technology Friday 22 May 2026, 21:24 UTC By Michael Levenson 1 min read
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Waymo also announced it was temporarily halting its highway service this week to improve its navigation system.

Waymo also announced it was temporarily halting its highway service this week to improve its navigation system.
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