Economic Times Tech
6/18/2026
Waymo recalls nearly 4,000 robotaxis after construction zone incidents
Short summary
Waymo recalled 4,000 robotaxis after vehicles failed to navigate highway construction zones, marking its sixth recall. The company is developing a software fix while continuing limited operations on unaffected routes. The incident highlights persistent technical challenges in autonomous driving despite Waymo's global expansion plans.
- •4,000 Waymo robotaxi recall triggered by construction zone navigation failures
- •This marks Waymo's sixth recall since launching the autonomous program
- •Technical issue underscores durability challenges amid expansion efforts
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