# Self-Driving Cars Spot Potholes in Austin | Austin News

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-06-29T23:21:50+00:00
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Austin’s streets are getting smarter thanks to self-driving cars. Partnering with Waymo, the city is using autonomous vehicle sensors to detect potholes and road imperfections, feeding real-time data into a free system for city crews. This tech complements citizen reports via 311, helping prioritize repairs across Austin’s 300 square miles and speeding up fixes—without replacing public input. It’s a tech-forward leap toward safer, smoother roads. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/17f2d23640063faf

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