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Waymo pauses freeway rides after robotaxis struggle in construction zones
Waymo halted freeway rides in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami after its robotaxis struggled in highway construction zones, including a viral video of one driving through traffic cones. City-street service continued while the company integrated lessons into its software.
- Freeway service paused in SF, LA, Phoenix, Miami
- Issues: difficulty navigating construction zones and flooded areas
- Incident: viral video of robotaxi driving through traffic cones on May 19
- Separate pauses occurred in Atlanta and San Antonio due to flooded streets; city-street service unaffected