Alphabet’s Waymo is recalling 672 of its self-driving vehicles after a driverless car collided with a wooden utility pole in Phoenix, Arizona, in May.

The suspension of Waymo’s application comes amid growing public hostility towards robotaxis following incidents of accidents.

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Following a recent collision with an autonomous driving unit, various unions and safety advocates have called for industry-wide probes into driverless vehicles.

Waymo has said it will work with Los Angeles policymakers, first responders and community organizations to launch its ride-hailing service.

According to the unions, driverless vehicles are currently deemed to be unsafe and unsustainable.