General Motors’ self-driving car operator, Cruise, has announced plans to reduce its fleet of autonomous vehicles in San Francisco by 50%. This decision comes following several collision incidents involving the self-driving taxis, shortly after California regulators granted Cruise and competitor Waymo permission to operate autonomous vehicles around the clock. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) confirmed Cruise’s move, which has raised concerns about safety among residents. These accidents also come after reports surfaced of passengers engaging in sexual encounters while riding in driverless taxis. In response, a Cruise spokesperson stated that the company believes it positively impacts overall road safety and is committed to working with the DMV to enhance safety measures. According to the DMV, Cruise will deploy a maximum of 50 driverless taxis during the day and 150 during the evening, compared to the 300 cars they previously operated at night and 100 during the day. The collision in the Tenderloin District and the subsequent incident involving a Dodge Charger in the Mission District have further prompted Cruise to review its operations and collaborate with regulators and city departments to prevent similar incidents from occurring. The DMV is currently investigating these incidents and has requested that Cruise reduce its active fleet by 50% while corrective actions are taken.
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