The Brief
- Waymo has suspended all robotaxi services in Dallas and other major Texas cities following a series of weather safety concerns.
- The move comes amid severe weather incidents, federal investigations into crashes, and reports of vehicles driving through construction zones throughout the country.
- It is currently unknown when service will resume, as the company states operations will only return once safety conditions are fully met.
DALLAS – Waymo has suspended its robotaxi services in Dallas and other Texas cities because of weather safety concerns.
What we know:
According to a Waymo spokesperson, all highway and surface street service in Texas, including in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio, has been suspended.
“We are committed to being good neighbors for our riders and our communities. As part of that commitment, we make proactive decisions, including temporarily pausing aspects of our service. We know riders count on us to get around, and we appreciate their patience as we work to get them where they’re going safely and reliably,” the company said in a statement.…