Cruise, General Motors’ driverless car subsidiary, is set to lay off employees, according to Forbes. The CEO of Cruise, Kyle Vogt, announced this decision during an all-hands meeting earlier this week. The exact number of employees affected and the specific individuals have not been determined yet, but Vogt assured that more information will be provided within the next three weeks. Additionally, Cruise will be conducting internal “listening sessions” and considering the creation of websites that detail any collisions involving Cruise cars, as reported by Forbes.
This news follows a series of crises that the company has faced since October, when a Cruise robotaxi struck a pedestrian in San Francisco, dragging them over 20 feet before coming to a stop. As a result of this incident, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked Cruise’s operating permit in the state. The DMV stated that Cruise’s vehicles are not safe for public use and accused the company of providing misleading safety information.
2023-11-08 14:55:46
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