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GM’s Cruise Halts All US Robotaxi Service After Suspension for Pedestrian Who Was Dragged

3-11-2023 < Attack the System 26 297 words
 
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Cruise suspended its driverless robotaxis nationwide two days after losing its self-driving permit in San Francisco for an incident in which a pedestrian was trapped under an autonomous vehicle.


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