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TechCrunch May 22, 2026 at 00:37 Startups Rising Hot

Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into flooded roads.

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May 22, 2026 at 00:37 TechCrunch

Waymo expands pause to four cities as robotaxis keep driving into floods

Waymo's robotaxi service is now suspended in both Atlanta and San Antonio, as the company works to stop its vehicles from driving into fl...

May 21, 2026 at 21:13 TechCrunch

Waymo halts freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones

The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.

May 21, 2026 at 16:30 Hacker News

Waymo pauses Atlanta service as its robotaxis keep driving into floods

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