Cruise Fined $500K for Falsifying Crash Report to Federal Authorities

Cruise, a General Motors-owned company, admitted to misleading federal regulators about a 2023 incident where its robotaxi dragged a woman in San Francisco. To avoid criminal charges, Cruise agreed to a $500,000 fine, accepted responsibility, and committed to a safety compliance program. The company had previously been fined $1.5 million by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the incident. The dragging incident led to significant setbacks for Cruise, including executive resignations and job cuts. Cruise plans to resume operations with safety measures in place.