Waymo Says It Fixed Buckhead Routing After 8 Robotaxis Circled Cul-de-Sacs for Hours
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Updated · Futurism · May 17
Waymo Says It Fixed Buckhead Routing After 8 Robotaxis Circled Cul-de-Sacs for Hours
3 articles · Updated · Futurism · May 17
Buckhead residents said Waymo robotaxis repeatedly entered residential cul-de-sacs and roundabouts, with one episode leaving 8 vehicles circling as they tried to turn around.
Waymo said it had already addressed the routing behavior after Atlanta reporters pressed for a response, framing the issue as part of its effort to be a good neighbor.
Residents said many of the vehicles appeared empty and argued the cars should stay on main roads unless they are picking up passengers.
The complaints come nearly a year after Waymo arrived in Atlanta and as the company says it now handles more than 500,000 weekly trips nationwide.
Waymo's AI boasts incredible safety records. Why can't it master a simple neighborhood cul-de-sac?
Waymo says its software is fixed, but can an algorithm ever truly learn how to be a good neighbor?
With robotaxis causing chaos from Atlanta to San Antonio, is this the future our cities were promised?