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Waymo's Driving Software Update Has Been Live for Nearly a Year, TechCrunch Reports

November 9, 2026 at 10:29 EST

Robotics

Waymo's self-driving system received an update that has been rolled out to its fleet for nearly a year, according to a report from TechCrunch.

Waymo · Robotaxi software update

A Waymo driving-system update has been running across its fleet for nearly a year

This is not a recent change. The update has been in operation on public roads for close to twelve months, yet its scope, covered cities, and specific software changes remain unconfirmed.

~12

Months in fleet operation

Rollout took place nearly a year ago

Independent performance assessments

None included in the available report

Time in operation, shown in months

Each block is one month. The column is roughly twelve months tall.

~12 months

Long enough that the update has been operating on public roads for a substantial period.

What the report supports

The update was rolled out nearly a year ago.
Waymo operates driverless robotaxi services in several U.S. cities.
Software changes to perception or driving decisions carry safety and regulatory weight.

What remains unconfirmed

Which cities and vehicles the update covers.
What changed in the software.
Its effect on safety or service quality.
Any reaction from regulators or the public.

Key questions ahead

Will Waymo publish performance data for this update, and how will it disclose future software changes?

Performance data

Detailed results would be needed to judge safety and service quality.

Change communication

How updates that control the vehicles are communicated to the public and regulators.

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