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GM Cruise Reduces San Francisco Robotaxi Fleet After Recent Collisions

California regulators order GM's Cruise to cut its driverless taxi fleet in half following a series of crashes in San Francisco.

California DMV Grants Waymo and Cruise Commercial Robotaxi Permits

The California DMV grants Waymo and GM Cruise permits to operate commercial autonomous taxi services in parts of San Francisco, though with different operational restrictions. Cruise immediately gains the ability to carry paying passengers without a driver, while Waymo faces an updated status.

California Grants Waymo and Cruise Commercial Robotaxi Permits

The California DMV issues commercial deployment permits to Waymo and GM Cruise, allowing them to charge passengers for autonomous rides in San Francisco. The two companies operate under distinct restrictions regarding speed, hours, and passenger capabilities.

Waymo CEO John Krafcik Departs as Company Shifts to Co-Leadership

John Krafcik steps down after five and a half years leading Alphabet's self-driving division, handing control to two co-CEOs. The leadership change comes as Waymo faces pressure to expand its autonomous vehicle services against fierce competitors.

General Motors Shifts Cadillac to Lead Electric Vehicle Push

General Motors is transforming its luxury Cadillac division into the company's primary electric vehicle brand to directly compete with Tesla. The shift moves GM's electric focus away from mass-market Chevrolet models like the discontinued Volt.