Waymo suspends freeway service

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo has temporarily suspended all freeway rides across several U.S. cities following serious safety concerns.

The decision comes after reports of driverless cars becoming trapped behind other vehicles for extended periods.

The company stated that the pause is necessary to update its software and ensure the safety of its passengers.

This setback occurs as the industry faces growing regulatory scrutiny and public skepticism regarding the reliability of fully autonomous systems.

Waymo has not provided a definitive timeline for when freeway service will resume.