US Top News and Analysis | Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water'

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Waymo announced a voluntary recall of roughly 3,800 of its U.S. robotaxis after software glitches were found that could cause the vehicles to drive onto flooded roadways, a problem captured on video in Austin, Texas, where the cars either entered standing water or stalled during heavy rain. The recall targets Waymo’s fifth‑ and sixth‑generation automated‑driving systems, and the company says it has already implemented fixes and is adding further software safeguards that will limit robotaxi operation in extreme weather and steer them away from areas prone to flash flooding. This issue adds to recent safety criticisms of the Alphabet‑owned unit, including failures to yield to school buses in Austin and gridlock caused by robotaxis stopping during a San Francisco power outage. Waymo emphasized that safety remains its top priority as it continues to expand its fleet and market presence.

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/12/waymo-recalls-3800-robotaxis-after-able-drive-into-standing-water.html

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Austin’s coffee scene has officially moved from local obsession to national benchmark. In its latest round of global travel awards, Food & Wine named Austin the No. 1 Best U.S. Coffee City. The annual rankings are built from a survey of more t…
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