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Waymo Recalling More Than 3,800 Robotaxis Over Risk of Entering Construction Zones

Waymo is recalling approximately 3,900 robotaxis following reports of vehicles entering restricted freeway construction zones.

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The brief

Waymo has initiated a recall of more than 3,800 robotaxis due to a software issue linked to the vehicles entering freeway construction zones. The recall follows reports of autonomous vehicles failing to identify signs and closures within active work sites.

Coverage from outlets including Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, WIRED, and NBC Bay Area highlights that the affected vehicles have driven into construction zones, in some instances at speed. Local reporting from ABC7 Bay Area and ABC15 Arizona includes accounts of encounters with these vehicles in San Francisco and Phoenix.

Future developments will depend on the implementation of software updates to address the navigation errors. Coverage does not yet specify a timeline for the completion of the recall or the full restoration of unrestricted freeway ride services.

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Quick answers

How many vehicles are affected?

Reports indicate the recall covers between 3,800 and 3,900 robotaxis.

What is the cause of the recall?

The recall is attributed to a software glitch that impacts the vehicles' ability to identify and respond to freeway construction zones.

Where have these incidents occurred?

Incidents have been reported in the Bay Area and Phoenix.

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