Waymo Resumes San Antonio Robotaxi Service After Flood-Related Pause
Waymo has resumed its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Antonio, Texas, five months after a flash flood incident caused several robotaxis to become stuck. The company had previously issued a recall and restricted operations in high-risk areas following the April flooding event. Waymo implemented software updates aimed at improving detection of standing water on roads. The resumed service will cover approximately 60 miles around downtown San Antonio and the local airport, with dozens of vehicles offering paid rides to passengers. While services were briefly paused across other Texas cities during May, most have since been restored. The company now operates in 15 U.S. locations.
