It said it will focus on its autonomous vehicle efforts in San Francisco and Pittsburgh. Arizona had been widely regarded as the most welcoming state for self-driving vehicles. In December 2016, Arizona governor Doug Ducey said in a statement, "Arizona welcomes Uber self-driving cars with open arms and wide open roads." A recent AAA study revealed Americans are increasingly afraid of riding in self-driving vehicles. "We're committed to self-driving technology, and we look forward to returning to public roads in the near future," Uber said in a statement.

Source: CNN May 23, 2018 18:45 UTC