Cruise's Robotaxis Face Trust Issues and Recognition Struggles

General Motors (GM) plans to temporarily halt production of its fully autonomous Cruise Origin van, just days after the unit announced a pause in all driverless operations. The company has already produced hundreds of Origin vehicles and believes it is sufficient for the near-term. GM spokesperson stated that they believe autonomous vehicles will transform transportation and the Origin is an important part of that journey. Cruise, the driverless car unit of GM, recently had its license suspended by California regulators, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating the company's safety precautions.