Waymo Is Carding Some Riders. It’s a New Form of Flattery.

Waymo Is Carding Some Riders. It’s a New Form of Flattery.

Getting carded by a server is a classic form of flattery — an unintended way to let someone know they look younger than they are or just have a really effective skincare routine. Loading audio narration… In 2026, it’s all about getting age-checked by a Waymo. In recent weeks, Waymo riders have reported receiving calls … Read more

Waymo recalls thousands of its driverless cars after some failed to avoid flooded roads

Waymo recalls thousands of its driverless cars after some failed to avoid flooded roads

Waymo is recalling 3,791 autonomous taxis after a software defect caused some vehicles to drive into flooded roadways, according to a recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association. The voluntary recall filed April 30 affects Waymo vehicles operating on the company’s fifth and sixth generation Automated Driving System. The software “may allow the … Read more