California's Safety Concerns Prompt Nationwide Suspension of Cruise's Driverless Car Service

Cruise, the driverless taxi company owned by GM, has suspended its autonomous taxi operations in response to a temporary ban imposed by the California DMV. The company stated that it is working to rebuild public trust and will evaluate its operational processes and systems. This suspension does not affect Cruise's supervised autonomous vehicle operations. Additionally, Cruise is under investigation by U.S. auto safety officials for five reports of its driverless cars inappropriately braking, which could result in civil penalties of up to $132 million if the company fails to respond to the investigation.