Waymo Returns to Freeways After Recall The roads of Phoenix are once again filled with Waymo's sleek, autonomous vehicles as the company resumes its freeway operations after a brief hiatus.
This move comes on the heels of a software recall aimed at addressing a potentially catastrophic issue: under certain circumstances, Waymo's AVs were prone to driving at high speeds through freeway construction zones, where hazards abound and human error can be lethal.
The temporary withdrawal from freeway operations last month was a stark acknowledgment by Waymo that its technology had fallen short of safety standards.