Waymo recalls robotaxi software after school bus incidents

Waymo recalls robotaxi software due to school bus incidents

Waymo is issuing a software recall for its robotaxis following reports of the autonomous cars illegally passing school buses in Austin. This is not going to be one of those recalls in which the vehicles are actually pulled from the road. Instead, Waymo will simply update its ride-hailing cars' software.The recall comes following a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation into at least 19 security incidents in which Wa…

Waymo to recall software after 20 citations for passing stopped school buses in Austin

Waymo will file a voluntary software recall with theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA ) this week related to how its driverless vehicles re

Waymo recalls software for self-driving cars following school bus violations

Records show Waymo told the district it completed software updates that addressed the issue by Nov. 17, but the district provided video showing another violation on Dec. 1. That same week, the company told KXAN it would voluntarily file a software recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Waymo to issue voluntary software recall to address school bus concerns

The recall comes after Austin ISD officials called for Waymo to cease operations during school pickup and drop-off hours.

Waymo recalls robotaxi software after school bus incidents

Waymo is hitting the brakes on its robotaxi software and issuing a voluntary recall after school bus safety concerns came to light earlier this year.

Waymo issues voluntary software recall following school bus issues

Videos depicted the driverless robotaxis slowly passing in front of school buses while the buses’ red flashing lights and stop signs were visible.