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Waymo Robotaxis Return to Phoenix Freeways
30 Jul
Summary
- Robotaxis are resuming freeway operations in Phoenix today.
- Previous freeway operations were paused in May due to construction zone incidents.
- Customers can join an interest list for future freeway ride access.
Waymo's robotaxis are once again navigating freeways in Phoenix, with operations resuming today. The Alphabet-owned company plans to reinstate freeway services in Miami, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area in the near future.
Previously, Waymo had offered public freeway travel in November but halted the service in May. This pause followed reports of robotaxis mistakenly entering sections of expressways closed for construction. The company indicated it was addressing performance issues specifically related to freeway construction zones.
Individuals interested in experiencing Waymo on freeways can now sign up for an interest list via the company's app. Approval for freeway rides will be communicated via notification. However, even approved users may not always have their robotaxi use the highway, as rerouting may occur due to traffic or other known factors.
