Waymo Halts US Freeway Rides, Pauses Atlanta Service Over Flooding and Safety Fixes
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit of Alphabet, has halted all freeway rides across the United States and paused its service in Atlanta due to flooding and ongoing safety fixes. The company also suspended operations in Dallas and Houston amid severe weather conditions in Texas. Regulators have stated they are monitoring the situation closely. The decision affects Waymo's autonomous ride-hailing operations, which had been expanding in multiple cities. The pause comes as the company addresses safety concerns following incidents related to flooding. No timeline has been provided for resuming services.
Key facts
- Waymo is halting all U.S. freeway rides.
- Waymo is pausing service in Atlanta.
- The pause is due to flooding and safety fixes.
- Service in Dallas and Houston is also paused.
- Severe Texas weather contributed to the suspension.
- Regulators are monitoring the situation.
- Waymo is an Alphabet unit.
- No resumption timeline has been announced.
Entities
Institutions
- Waymo
- Alphabet
Locations
- United States
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- Houston
- Texas
Sources
- Quartz —