California suspends Cruise robotaxis after car dragged pedestrian 20 feet

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Less than three months after the California Public Utilities Commission approved robotaxi-service Cruise’s plan to provide around-the-clock driverless rides to passengers in San Francisco, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has shut down Cruise’s driverless operations in the state.

Yesterday, the California DMV suspended Cruise’s permits for autonomous vehicle deployment and driverless testing “effective immediately” over pedestrian safety concerns.

“Public safety remains the California DMV’s top priority, and the department’s autonomous vehicle regulations provide a framework to facilitate the safe testing and deployment of this technology on California public roads,” the DMV’s announcement said. “When there is an unreasonable risk to public safety, the DMV can immediately suspend or revoke permits.”

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Author: Ashley Belanger. [Source Link (*), Ars Technica – All content]

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