Waymo Restarts San Antonio Service 5 Months After Flooding Troubles The resurrection of Waymo's robotaxi service in San Antonio, Texas, is being hailed as a victory for autonomous technology.
However, this restart is more about damage control than technological triumph. The incident highlights the Achilles' heel of autonomous systems: their vulnerability to unpredictable events like heavy flooding.
Waymo's troubles began in April when heavy flooding swept away one of its vehicles. This incident was a stark reminder that autonomous tech is not yet immune to the whims of Mother Nature.