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California Halts Cruise Driverless Taxis in San Francisco Over Safety Concerns

California DMV suspended Cruise's driverless taxis in San Francisco after a pedestrian accident on 2 October. A pedestrian was struck by another vehicle and then hit by a Cruise car. The DMV accused Cruise of misrepresenting the incident and not providing complete video footage. Cruise paused operations in the city. The suspension is a setback for Cruise, which had recently gained approval for 24-hour paid trips. The incident raises concerns about autonomous vehicle safety.

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California DMV suspended Cruise's driverless taxis in San Francisco after a pedestrian accident on 2 October. A pedestrian was struck by another vehicle and then hit by a Cruise car. The DMV accused Cruise of misrepresenting the incident and not providing complete video footage. Cruise paused operations in the city. The suspension is a setback for Cruise, which had recently gained approval for 24-hour paid trips. The incident raises concerns about autonomous vehicle safety.

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