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Waymo is slowing down after a month of flooded roads and freeway hiccups
Waymo temporarily suspended rider service in six cities and paused highway rides as the company works to improve its autonomous-driving software.
TL;DR
- Waymo suspended rider service in six cities (Atlanta, Nashville, Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio) due to heavy rain and floods.
- A software recall was issued after a Waymo vehicle drove into a flooded road in San Antonio.
- Highway rides were temporarily suspended to improve performance around construction zones.
- The company plans to introduce new vehicle platforms, the Ojai and Hyundai Ioniq 5, with reduced sensor suites.
- Waymo expects to start commercial rides in Las Vegas, San Diego, and London later this year.