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California Suspends Cruise Robotaxi Operations Over 'Risk to Public Safety'

Oct 24, 2023 - thedrive.com
General Motors' robotaxi service, Cruise, has been banned from testing driverless vehicles on public roads in California by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The ban is immediate, but Cruise can continue testing with a human driver. The DMV retracted its approval due to safety concerns, as Cruise's test vehicles have been involved in traffic blockages and collisions, some resulting in injuries or fatalities.

The DMV stated that Cruise misrepresented information related to the safety of its autonomous technology, describing the vehicles as "not safe for the public's operation." The DMV can suspend or revoke permits if there is an unreasonable risk to public safety. This action against Cruise raises questions about the future of other driving automation programs, including Waymo and Tesla's Full Self-Driving.

Key takeaways:

  • General Motors' robotaxi service Cruise has been banned from testing driverless vehicles on public roads in California due to safety concerns.
  • The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) stated that Cruise can continue testing with a human driver at the wheel.
  • The DMV accused Cruise of misrepresenting information related to the safety of its autonomous technology, describing Cruise's autonomous vehicles as "not safe for the public's operation."
  • The enforcement against Cruise raises questions about the future of other driving automation programs, including Waymo and Tesla's Full Self-Driving.
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