Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Construction-Zone Risk for Software Glitch Issue

Waymo has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 3,871 robotaxis equipped with its 5th Generation Automated Driving System due to a software issue that poses a risk in construction zones, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The affected vehicles are not currently on public roads but were previously tested there before being recalled. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the issue and when repairs or updates will be available. The recall aims to prevent any potential accidents caused by the faulty software.