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Waymo recalls robotaxis over risk of driving into flooded roads
Waymo has announced a recall of thousands of its robotaxis due to safety concerns. The decision follows an incident involving a vehicle entering a flooded area. (sources: thehill, bbc, foxbusiness, cnbc, forbes)
ModernAction Briefing
Waymo has recalled 3,800 robotaxis after a glitch allowed some vehicles to drive into standing water. The recall aims to address the potential risk of loss of vehicle control in flooded conditions.
- The recall affects 3,800 robotaxis operated by Waymo.
- The decision was prompted by an incident in San Antonio, Texas, where a vehicle entered a flooded roadway.
- Waymo has characterized the recall as voluntary.
Why it matters
The recall highlights safety concerns related to autonomous vehicle operations in adverse weather conditions.
Action context
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