Related: Uber in talks with rival Waymo over self-driving partnership
The fatal crash in March came as a heavy blow to Uber as Arizona was the company’s largest testing ground. Following the incident, it has even axed 300 test drivers. The accident raised an array of doubts about Uber’s approach to road safety. Despite all these roadblocks, Uber is not slashing its autonomous vehicle plans. The company is hoping to resume autonomous vehicle testing in Pittsburgh in the coming months.
Uber is currently reorganizing its self-driving vehicle strategy, with a greater emphasis on safety. That’s why, despite being engaged in a bitter legal fight with its rival Waymo, Uber is keen on incorporating Waymo’s technology into its platform. Waymo apparently has the technology that Uber desperately needs.