Waymo pauses freeway use for driverless cars in Phoenix

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Waymo has temporarily stopped its driverless cars from using freeways in Phoenix as the company works to improve how the vehicles handle construction zones.

“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,” a Waymo spokesperson said. “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.”

Waymo began offering rides on Phoenix freeways back in November, 2025…

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