Self-operating shuttle bus crashes after Las Vegas launch (All Things Self Driving)

Cruise Driverless Taxis Shut Down, Block Traffic Due to Network Overload...

"A group of Cruise driverless taxis blocked traffic on multiple streets in San Francisco on Friday, just one day after city officials gave the green light to allow round-the-clock paid service.

Cruise attributes the meltdown to a music festival that interfered with the vehicles' wireless connectivity, making it impossible to re-route them..."

https://www.pcmag.com/news/cruise-driverless-taxis-shut-down-block-traffic-due-to-network-overload

 

"California suspends Cruise’s autonomous vehicle permits

SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise’s autonomous vehicle deployment and driverless testing permits, effective immediately, the agency said in a statement. 'The DMV has provided Cruise with the steps needed to apply to reinstate its suspended permits, which the DMV will not approve until the company has fulfilled the requirements to the department’s satisfaction,' the agency said.

The company may still test its cars on the road as long as there is a safety driver in the vehicle..."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/10/24/cruise-robotaxis-california-suspended/

 

"Judge finds evidence that Tesla, Musk knew about Autopilot defect

(Reuters) -A Florida judge found "reasonable evidence" that Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and other managers knew the automaker's vehicles had a defective Autopilot system but still allowed the cars to be driven unsafely, according to a ruling.

Judge Reid Scott, in the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County, ruled last week that the plaintiff in a lawsuit over a fatal crash could proceed to trial and bring punitive damages claims against Tesla for intentional misconduct and gross negligence..."

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/judge-finds-evidence-tesla-musk-005400539.html