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 maps to flag flood-prone areas. While no injuries occurred, the recall adds to Waymo’s regulatory challenges, following a January investigation after a robotaxi struck a child in California. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns in autonomous vehicle deployment.
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