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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

Waymo recalls thousands of robotaxis due to dangerous glitch

A car from US self-driving car company Waymo is pictured in the streets of central London on 5 February, 2026 - (AFP/Getty)

Self-driving car firm Waymo has been forced to recall nearly 4,000 robotaxis due to a software glitch that could cause vehicles to drive into construction sites.

The recall comes just a month after Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet, was forced to pause operations in four US cities due to the driverless electric taxis struggling with heavy rain and large puddles.

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