General Motors Cruise
robo-taxi unit could face fines and sanctions over its failure
to disclose details of an Oct. 2 accident in which a robotaxi
dragged a pedestrian 20 feet after being struck.
General Motors Co’s driverless taxi unit Cruise has grounded its entire fleet just days after its license was suspended by California, in a major setback for the company which has been laying the groundwork to expand to multiple US cities and Japan.
California has ordered General Motors Cruise unit to remove its driverless cars from state roads, citing the vehicles as a risk to public safety and accusing the company of misrepresenting the technology s safety.
Californian regulators have approved the expansion of self-driving "robotaxis" throughout San Francisco, despite opposition from fire department, transportation and safety agencies over claims of erratic driving.
The vote by the California Public Utilities Commission takes effect immediately. The companies could begin citywide paid taxi service at all hours on Thursday.