Uber has shut down its autonomous driving program in Arizona after a fatal crash in Tempe, according to Reuters.
On March 18, a pedestrian was struck and killed by an autonomous vehicle Uber was testing. Though Uber will continue its self-driving tests in Pittsburgh and two cities in California, those operations have been paused since the deadly crash. Uber officials say they hope to resume testing this summer.
"We're committed to self-driving technology, and we look forward to returning to public roads in the near future," said an Uber spokesperson, according to Reuters.
The National Transportation Safety Board still is investigating the accident, the first fatal one involving a self-driving vehicle. Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey suspended Uber's testing program after the crash.
"The governor's focus has always been on what's best for Arizonans and for public safety, not for any one company," said Daniel Scarpinato, a spokesperson for Mr. Ducey, according to Reuters.