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WORLD2026-05-1514:00:00 UTC

Waymo Halts Texas Robotaxi Service Following Flood Incident

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

Waymo has announced a recall of thousands of its autonomous vehicles after one was swept away in a flood, highlighting a significant limitation in their technology.

The company has acknowledged that its robotaxis currently struggle to assess flooded road conditions, prompting a pause in operations in Texas until a solution is found.

This incident raises questions about the reliability of autonomous vehicles in adverse weather conditions and the challenges they face in ensuring passenger safety.