Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods
Waymo has suspended its robotaxi service in Atlanta due to difficulties navigating flooded roads. This follows a similar pause in San Antonio, Texas, after a vehicle became stuck in floodwaters. The company is working on solutions to improve safety and avoid such incidents in the future.
- ▪Waymo paused its robotaxi service in Atlanta after a vehicle was seen driving into a flooded street.
- ▪The company had previously issued a software recall to address issues with flooded areas but admitted it had not completed a final remedy.
- ▪Investigations by the NHTSA and NTSB are ongoing regarding Waymo's robotaxi operations, including a past incident involving a child in Santa Monica.
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Waymo has now paused service in two cities because its robotaxis are struggling to deal with heavy rain and flooded roads, a problem that already prompted the company to issue a recall last week. One of Waymo’s robotaxis was spotted driving through a flooded street in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday before it ultimately got stuck for about an hour, according to local news reports. The vehicle was recovered and removed from the scene, Waymo told TechCrunch. Waymo says it paused service in the city, just like it has in San Antonio, Texas, while it figures out a solution. “Safety is Waymo’s top priority, both for our riders and everyone we share the road with.
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