Waymo said it resolved the underlying issue with a November 2024 software update, and that this recall doesn't affect its current fleet.

Alphabet's Waymo is recalling more than 1,200 self-driving vehicles to update software and address risks of collisions with chains, gates and other roadway barriers after U.S. auto safety investigators opened a probe last year.

Sebastian Thrun, a pioneer of the self-driving industry, talked to BI about Waymo's greatest strength and why he still hasn't given up on flying cars.

Waymo said its vehicles will soon be seen in several Boston neighborhoods, Cambridge, Somerville and on major highways.

Waymo is mapping Boston for potential expansion of its self-driving robotaxi service, starting with manual driving to understand local roads. No rider program is launched yet.