Waymo Resumes Freeway Robotaxi Rides in Phoenix After Construction-Zone Fix

Waymo is resuming freeway robotaxi operations in Phoenix on July 29, 2026, following a two-month nationwide suspension. The pause, along with a June 18 recall of nearly 3,900 vehicles, stemmed from incidents where robotaxis entered closed freeway construction zones. Riders join an app-based "interest list" for freeway trips; Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco Bay Area freeways resume "soon."