"Autonomous Vehicle Industry Faces Crossroads After Challenging 2023"

The robotaxi industry faced significant setbacks in 2023, particularly with GM's Cruise experiencing a system breakdown and regulatory issues after a woman was injured by one of their vehicles. As a result, Cruise pulled its fleet nationwide and is under scrutiny. Waymo, on the other hand, has managed to avoid major incidents and is cautiously expanding its services. Experts predict that while Cruise will struggle to return to San Francisco streets in 2024, Waymo may face its own challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Zoox is expected to have a modest presence, and the autonomous trucking sector is likely to advance more quietly but steadily. The industry as a whole is anticipated to shift its messaging to focus more on safety and community integration.