Cruise autonomous vehicle testing restart
Cruise, an autonomous vehicle company backed by General Motors, has restarted testing in Phoenix after a pedestrian-dragging incident in San Francisco. The incident led to layoffs, executive departures, and decreased spending by GM. Despite challenges, Cruise is determined to compete in the autonomous vehicle industry.
Key Points
- Cruise restarted testing in Phoenix after pedestrian-dragging incident in San Francisco
- GM announced reduced spending on Cruise after significant financial losses
- External report revealed culture of antagonism toward regulators within Cruise
- GM continues to support Cruise despite challenges
Pros
- Gradual resumption of testing operations with safety measures in place
- Deployment of autonomous vehicles with safety drivers in Phoenix
- Expansion of service area to surrounding cities for comprehensive testing
Cons
- Pedestrian-dragging incident in San Francisco raised serious safety concerns
- Top executives leaving the company and layoffs following the incident
- Cultural issues and antagonism toward regulators within the company