May 21 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Waymo said on Thursday it has suspended its robotaxi service on freeways in the United States and paused its operations in Atlanta, Georgia as it updates software to improve performance around construction zones and flooded roadways.

Waymo says it is developing software updates to address the issues that developed in floodwaters in Atlanta Wednesday.on

The service suspension comes as Waymo has also paused operations in Atlanta and San Antonio after its robotaxis drove into flooded streets.

Waymo's robotaxis have been quietly gathering in an Atlanta cul-de-sac, and the residents are not finding it charming