Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWaymo, Google's self-driving car division, has temporarily halted its robotaxi operations in four US cities, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The suspensions are due to the vehicles' difficulties navigating heavy rain and flooded roads, following a recent recall of approximately 3,800 Waymo cars for similar issues. The company confirmed that an unoccupied Waymo vehicle encountered a flooded road and stopped in Atlanta during intense rain, reiterating that safety is its primary concern. Despite these challenges in the US, Waymo is currently testing its driverless taxi service in London, with a public launch anticipated from September, pending regulatory approval. The UK Department for Transport has begun accepting applications for self-driving taxi services, citing their potential to reduce accidents and offer independent travel for disabled and older adults. In fullWaymo robotaxis paused in four US cities amid puddle problemsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Waymo suspends operations in multiple US cities despite planned London rollout
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWaymo, Google's self-driving car division, has temporarily halted its robotaxi operations in four US cities, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The suspensions are due to the vehicles' difficulties navigating heavy rain and flooded roads, following a recent recall of approximately 3,800 Waymo cars for similar issues. The company confirmed that an unoccupied Waymo vehicle encountered a flooded road and stopped in Atlanta during intense rain, reiterating that safety is its primary concern. Despite these challenges in the US, Waymo is currently testing its driverless taxi service in London, with a public launch anticipated from September, pending regulatory approval. The UK Department for Transport has begun accepting applications for self-driving taxi services, citing their potential to reduce accidents and offer independent travel for disabled and older adults. In fullWaymo robotaxis paused in four US cities amid puddle problemsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
