cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise the final permit needed to commercially operate driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco. The company starts by charging fares for overnight trips in select areas before planning a full citywide expansion.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxis in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a landmark permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The service faces strict initial limits on hours and location but paves the way for 24/7 paid rides.
cruise Cruise Wins Approval to Charge for Driverless Robotaxi Rides in San Francisco General Motors' Cruise receives a critical permit to commercially operate driverless robotaxis in San Francisco. The company currently faces strict overnight limits but plans to expand to full citywide service soon.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only, fully autonomous rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using its current testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against Cruise in the Bay Area.
waymo Waymo Launches Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo begins offering fully autonomous rides to its employees in San Francisco as it expands its testing territory. The move intensifies the ongoing competition with Cruise in the Bay Area.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Robotaxi Rides for San Francisco Employees Waymo kicks off employee-only driverless rides across a wide swath of San Francisco using a state testing permit. The move intensifies the competitive battle against rival Cruise in the city.
waymo Waymo Launches Fully Driverless Ride-Hailing Service in San Francisco Waymo officially begins operating fully autonomous vehicles on San Francisco streets, though initially only for employee passengers. The move makes Waymo the second robotaxi company to offer driverless rides in the city.
waymo Waymo and Cruise Drive Shift Toward Electric Autonomous Vehicles Leading autonomous vehicle companies Waymo and Cruise are prioritizing fully electric fleets as they expand their commercial operations.
cruise Cruise Opens Driverless Robotaxi Fleet to San Francisco Public GM-backed Cruise now allows everyday San Francisco residents to sign up for free driverless rides. The company aims to scale this limited public launch into a massive $50 billion annual revenue business by 2030.
cruise Cruise Opens Driverless Robotaxi Service to San Francisco Public After SoftBank Investment Cruise launches a public waitlist for its driverless ride-hailing service in San Francisco following a $1.35 billion investment from SoftBank Vision Fund. The late-night service operates for free in select neighborhoods as the company awaits final approval to charge for rides.
cruise GM Ousts Cruise CEO Dan Ammann in Surprise Leadership Shake-Up General Motors unexpectedly removes longtime executive Dan Ammann as CEO of its autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise. Co-founder Kyle Vogt immediately steps in as interim CEO amid a chaotic internal transition.
autonomous vehicles California Regulators Greenlight 24/7 Paid Driverless Rides in San Francisco The California Public Utilities Commission grants Cruise and Waymo the authority to charge passengers for driverless rides at all hours in San Francisco. The decision removes previous time and geographic restrictions for the autonomous vehicle companies.
california California Regulators Approve State's First Driverless Passenger Service The California Public Utilities Commission authorizes Cruise to operate the state's first pilot program for driverless autonomous vehicle passenger service. The company cannot charge fares and must submit quarterly safety reports.
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gm GM-Backed Cruise Seeks Final Approval for Driverless Taxis in San Francisco Cruise submits the final permit required by California regulators to launch a fully driverless commercial robotaxi service in San Francisco. If approved, the company becomes the first to charge passengers for rides without a human safety driver behind the wheel.