Uber and GM-affiliated self-driving car developer Cruise have partnered to make Cruise's self-driving cars available on the Uber platform as early as 2025



Cruise , a self-driving car manufacturer under General Motors (GM), has announced that it has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber , which operates ride-sharing services.

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Cruise, which was involved in a fatal accident involving a fully autonomous vehicle in San Francisco, California in October 2023, has suspended all unmanned testing of autonomous vehicles and is undergoing a safety investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

In November 2023, CEO Kyle Vogt announced his resignation and was replaced by Vice President of Engineering Mo El Shenawy as the new President and CTO. Cruise has also laid off approximately 900 employees, or 24% of its total workforce, as it works to revamp its business .

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Cruise's self-driving cars have been experiencing issues with sudden braking while driving, resulting in 10 collisions to date. However, Cruise has implemented a software update for its self-driving cars, reporting that it has 'significantly reduced the risk of accidents caused by unexpected sudden braking.' On August 22, 2024, Cruise agreed to a recall of approximately 1,200 self-driving cars by NHTSA in order to 'improve trust and transparency regarding self-driving car technology.' As a result, the NHTSA's investigation into Cruise, which had been ongoing since December 2022, has ended . The regulator has indicated that it may take additional measures as necessary.

'We are committed to building trust and increasing transparency around self-driving technology,' a Cruise spokesperson said.

On August 22, 2024, Cruise announced that it had entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, which would allow users to request a ride from the Uber app with the option to 'Request a Cruise Self-Driving Vehicle.'

The vehicles used will be self-driving cars based on the Chevrolet Bolt EV , and the service is scheduled to begin in 2025.



'At Cruise, we're on a mission to leverage driverless technology to create safer road conditions and redefine urban life,' said Cruise CEO Mark Whitten. 'We're excited to partner with Uber to bring the benefits of safe, reliable autonomous driving to even more people and usher in a new era of urban mobility.'

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi added, 'As the world's largest mobility and delivery platform, we believe Uber can play a key role in safely and securely introducing self-driving technology to consumers and cities around the world. We're excited to partner with Cruise and look forward to launching the service next year.'

A Cruise spokesperson declined to provide details about Cruise's relaunch plan or the terms of the partnership with Uber, but did report that 'Cruise remains focused on relaunching our own driverless ride service and app.'

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