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Waymo Resolves Persistent Robotaxi Honking Issue

A new software patch addresses the unintended honking problem affecting Waymo's autonomous vehicles in San Francisco.

Self-driving Waymo cars sit in the Waymo depot lot in Bayview, in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. In July of 2023, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency urged the state to collect more data before allowing companies to expand the fleet of autonomous vehicles in the city.
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Overview

  • Waymo's robotaxis had been honking excessively in a San Francisco parking lot, disturbing residents.
  • The issue was initially thought to be resolved but resurfaced due to a new cause.
  • Waymo has now released another software patch to fix the problem.
  • Local resident Sophia Tung livestreamed the honking incidents, gaining global attention.
  • Waymo's Director of Product Management discussed the issue and the fix in an interview with Tung.