Event Brief
Waymo recalls robotaxis after speed risk in construction zones
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Waymo recalled 3,871 robotaxis after incidents involving speed risks in freeway construction zones.
WHO: Waymo
WHAT: Recalled 3,871 autonomous vehicles due to risks of driving at speed into freeway construction zones.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 8:50 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Incidents showed its autonomous cars prioritized other hazards or failed to recognize closed construction zones.
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