Arizona is a hub for driverless cars. Here's why — and what's next for autonomous vehicles

Tim Agne/KJZZ A driverless Waymo vehicle pulls up next to a traditional Uber in downtown Phoenix on March 25, 2023. Waymo has been operating in the Phoenix area for a while now, and has been expanding its service area. Autonomous vehicles are touted as a way to help people get where they’re going without having to drive. Christina Estes/KJZZ Waymo technology includes lidar, radar and cameras. And, it’s not just Arizona that’s considering the pros and cons of autonomous vehicles.