Waymo Pulls Thousands Of Robotaxis Following Self‑Driving Floodwater Error
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On April 20, 2026, a Waymo robotaxi entered a flooded lane in Texas despite detecting the route as “potentially untraversable.” The empty vehicle highlighted a software issue in floodwater detection, prompting Waymo to recall 3,800 robotaxis. The company has paused driverless services in San Antonio and introduced temporary measures, including narrowing driving zones during heavy rain and refining
