Waymo Recalls Robotaxis Over Risk They'll Drive at Speed Into Freeway Construction Zones

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Waymo recalled 3,871 autonomous robotaxis in the US due to safety concerns about their failure to properly recognize freeway construction zones. Incidents showed the vehicles sometimes prioritized other hazards over safety in construction areas.

The company's latest recall of 3,871 vehicles follows incidents of its autonomous cars prioritizing other hazards or failing to recognize closed construction zones altogether.