PHOENIX — Waymo announced Wednesday the company's self-driving vehicles will now be going onto freeways in Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Waymo indicated the company is now starting to welcome passengers to use the autonomous cars on Valley freeways when they request a ride. Freeway trips to destinations like Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport will make Waymo rides more efficient and convenient, the company said in its announcement.

"We're offering freeway access to a growing number of public riders and will introduce the service to more over time, including as we expand freeway capabilities to Austin, Atlanta, and beyond," the company wrote in a statement.

The company further emphasized that Waymo has been closely collaborating with safety officials to support this new phase of the

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