General Motors’ Cruise autonomous vehicle unit has agreed to cut its fleet of San Francisco robotaxis in half as authorities investigate two recent crashes in the city.
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Cruise to Cut San Francisco Fleet in Half After Crashes
San Francisco Tests Out Driverless EV Shuttle
San Francisco has launched an autonomous shuttle service less than a week after California regulators approved the expansion of robotaxis despite traffic and safety concerns.
August 18, 2023Cruise Robotaxi Collides With San Francisco Firetruck
A Cruise robotaxi collided with a firetruck late Aug. 17 in San Francisco, injuring the vehicle’s passenger.
August 18, 2023San Francisco Wants Halt to Cruise, Waymo Expansion Ruling
San Francisco asked California regulators Aug. 16 to halt its approval of Cruise’s and Waymo’s unrestricted commercial expansion in the city, arguing the city “will suffer serious harm.â€Â
August 17, 2023Driverless EV Shuttle Set to Debut in Downtown Orlando
Starting later this month, an electric, self-driving shuttle operated by Beep Inc. will whisk passengers around a 1-mile loop in downtown Orlando for no charge, officials said Aug. 16.
August 16, 2023TuSimple Faces Report Deadline as Tucson Site Is Up for Sale
Self-driving truck developer TuSimple Holdings says it won’t be able to file its second-quarter 2023 financial report on time to meet a deadline imposed by the Nasdaq Stock Market.
August 14, 2023San Francisco Approves Waymo, Cruise Operation 24/7
SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators on Aug. 10 approved an expansion that will allow robotaxi services Waymo and Cruise to operate throughout San Francisco at all hours.
August 11, 2023Cruise, Waymo Face Pivotal Vote in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO — California regulators are poised to decide whether robotaxi services Cruise and Waymo can provide around-the-clock rides throughout San Francisco.
August 10, 2023Cruise Tests Self-Driving Cars in Atlanta
San Francisco-based Cruise has begun testing its self-driving vehicles in Atlanta.
August 9, 2023Cruise Sponsorship Patch Now Part of Giants’ Jerseys
Cruise, which offers a driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco, now has a patch with the company logo on the shoulder of San Francisco Giants players' jerseys.
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