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Waymo recalls over 3,800 robotaxis that might drive onto closed freeways
Waymo is recalling over 3,800 of its self-driving taxis due to a software issue that could cause them to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Admininstration (NHTSA) bulletin…
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Waymo is recalling over 3,800 of its self-driving taxis due to a software issue that could cause them to enter closed freeway construction zones at speed, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Admininstration (NHTSA) bulletin seen by Reuters . The company is reportedly working on a fix and has "restricted freeway driving," the NHTSA safety notice states. Waymo reported that at least 13 of its robotaxis drove into highway sections that were closed for construction, according to TechCrunch .
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