John Reynolds – California Globe

GM Cruise To Slash The Number Of Robotaxis By 50% In San Francisco Following A Series Of Accidents

August 22, 2023 2:30 amAugust 22, 2023 2:23 pm

During the weekend, General Motors-backed driverless taxi company Cruise announced that they would be cutting their entire fleet in San Francisco by 50% due to a series of recent accidents involving robotaxis, including an incident last week when a robotaxi...

CA Public Utilities Commission Votes 3-1 To Expand Robotaxi Services In San Francisco

August 11, 2023 11:53 amAugust 11, 2023 11:53 am

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 3-1 on Thursday to expand driverless taxi services in San Francisco despite heavy opposition from both residents, unions, and some lawmakers. Since June 2021, driverless taxis have been a fixture in the city,...