GM's Cruise to start testing robotaxis in Phoenix area with human safety drivers on board

Summary

General Motors' Cruise division is restarting its robotaxi testing in Arizona after a pedestrian accident in San Francisco led to a suspension of its driverless fleet. The testing includes safety drivers and responds to previous safety and regulatory concerns. The tags 'Robotics, Robotaxi, Self-driving car, Vehicular automation, Chevrolet Bolt, Automotive safety, and General Motors' directly relate to this shift in testing location and strategy, while 'Waymo, Pony.ai' are industry peers possibly facing similar challenges.