Aurora Innovation, a company focused on autonomous trucking, has announced that it will delay the launch of its freight-hauling services without human drivers until April of next year. Initially, the company projected that it would commence commercial operations by the end of 2024.

On Wednesday, Aurora confirmed that the upcoming deployment of its driverless trucks for routes between Dallas and Houston will be “modestly later” than previously anticipated. During a conference call to discuss third-quarter earnings, company officials stated they are making significant strides to ensure the safe operation of their vehicles.

According to CEO Chris Urmson, the remaining challenges are mostly related to navigating surface streets and dealing with construction zones on highways. He emphasized the company’s commitment to achieving a high level of confidence in their self-driving technology before proceeding further.

The first phase will involve approximately 10 autonomous tractor-trailers, with plans to expand to “tens” of trucks by the end of next year. Urmson reassured investors that this change in timeline would have an insignificant financial impact and would not hinder efforts to scale the business toward self-sufficiency.

Additionally, the company has plans to extend its driverless freight operations from Fort Worth, Texas, to Phoenix by late 2025. Earlier in August, Aurora raised nearly $500 million, which it anticipates will support the initial stages of its plan to enhance its driverless trucking capabilities.