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Waymo Resumes San Antonio Service Five Months After Flood Recall - Eletric-vehicles.com
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Fusion42 · 19 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Waymo has resumed its paid autonomous robotaxi service in San Antonio five months after a flood-related incident caused the longest service pause in its history, implementing software updates and operational changes to improve flood detection and vehicle response. The company voluntarily recalled its entire US fleet for a software fix after unoccupied vehicles failed to stop in flooded conditions, and has restricted service area and rider access while enhancing safety protocols.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 19 Sep 2026.
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You face tighter operational controls after flood-related stops paused Waymo’s San Antonio robotaxi service for five months. Adjust your vehicle safety monitoring and customer access plans now as flood-risk zones gain active map restrictions and over-the-air software fixes become table stakes.
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2 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 19 Sep 2026
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