Waymo's Driverless Taxis Return to Phoenix Freeways After Safety Fix

Waymo restarts driverless taxi rides on Phoenix freeways July 29, 2026, after a two-month nationwide pause. The shutdown and a June 18 recall of nearly 3,900 vehicles happened because some taxis drove into closed construction zones. Riders join a waiting list in the app for freeway trips; Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco resume soon.