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Waymo Recalls Thousands of Robotaxis Over Safety Concerns Following Flood Incident

Waymo has announced a voluntary recall of nearly 3,800 of its robotaxis after several vehicles encountered serious issues during a flood incident in Texas. Reports indicate that a software glitch allowed some self-driving cars to drive into flooded roadways, raising significant safety concerns about their operation in severe weather. This incident has prompted the company to take precautionary measures, including deploying an over-the-air software fix. Despite the recall, Waymo has stated that there are no expected disruptions in its service in cities like Nashville. The company is working to ensure the safety of its fleet while addressing the underlying software flaws that contributed to the incident.
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