Waymo recalls robotaxis while driving through work zones
A Waymo autonomous taxi in Washington. (Alex Kent/Bloomberg) Jun 18, 2026 10:46 am, EDT key takeaways: Waymo recalled 3,871 robotaxis after software failed to detect freeway construction zones, causing the vehicles to enter active work zones in Phoenix and San Francisco. The problems occurred in 13 cases without any injuries, highlighting ongoing safety challenges for