Cruise Halts Public Road Operations and Expands Safety Probes Amid Staff Changes

Cruise, General Motors' autonomous vehicle unit, has announced a pause on all public road operations, including both supervised and manual driving, as part of an expanded safety review. The decision comes after a series of safety concerns and incidents, including a recent pedestrian collision that led to a recall of 950 robotaxis. The California Department of Motor Vehicles had previously suspended Cruise's deployment and testing permits, and federal auto safety regulators are also investigating the company. Cruise will now undergo a full safety review, hire an independent safety expert, and expand the probe into its technology and safety systems. The company also announced a reorganization and increased oversight from GM.