Waymo Recalls 444 Self-Driving Vehicles Over Software Error
The recall follows two minor collisions in Arizona, highlighting safety concerns amid the expansion of driverless taxi services.
- Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, recalls 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in Arizona due to a software error.
- The incidents occurred in December, with both vehicles hitting the same towed pickup truck, leading to a software update.
- Waymo voluntarily reported the issue to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and updated the software in all affected vehicles.
- The recall comes amid growing tensions and safety concerns over the expansion of driverless taxi services in the US.
- Waymo's actions reflect a commitment to safety and transparency, despite recent incidents involving autonomous vehicles.