Waymo Robotaxis Recall Hits Construction Zones

Waymo’s robotaxis are on pause after nearly 4,000 vehicles were recalled for repeatedly driving into highway construction zones—13 times so far in Phoenix and San Francisco. The company’s self-driving tech, which claims over 170 million miles of safe autonomous driving, is facing scrutiny again after past recalls for flooding, school bus mishaps, and hitting chains and poles. A viral video showed a driver fearing for their life as a Waymo sped through cones and signs, prompting the company’s only response: free rides. Regulators are watching closely after a robotaxi nearly struck a child near a school. Despite its expansion plans into 20+ cities including London and Tokyo, these incidents reveal the persistent hurdles self-driving cars still face in real-world chaos. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/03a9b092bd7f5afe