Uber launches self-driving cars in Arizona after California ban

(FILES) This file photo taken on September 13, 2016 shows a pilot model of the Uber self-driving car is displayed at the Uber Advanced Technologies Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Uber announced December 14, 2016 that it would extend its testing of autonomous vehicles to San Francisco, the second city in its ambitious autonomous ride-sharing project. The move comes three months after Uber began testing self-driving cars to move people in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with four vehicles -- along with a driver and technician onboard to deal with any glitches or emergencies. / AFP PHOTO / Angelo Merendino

Uber Technologies Inc has expanded its self-driving car programme to Tempe, Arizona, the second city where customers can test the ride-hailing company’s automated technology. 

Beginning Feb 21, riders who request an UberX in Tempe will be matched with a self-driving car if one is available, according to a company spokeswoman.