Waymo recalls 3,871 robotaxis over freeway work zones (opens in new tab)

Waymo issued a voluntary software recall covering 3,871 U.S. robotaxis after its autonomous vehicles entered closed freeway construction zones and could continue driving at speed, according to filings with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall applies to certain fifth-generation automated driving systems and addresses a software issue that NHTSA said could increase the potential for collisions in freeway work zones. Waymo recorded 13 incidents in April and May: six ne...