GM’s Cruise upgrades robotaxis after crash with firetruck

After the firetruck incident, the California Department of Motor Vehicles cut Cruise’s permitted fleet in half to 50 during the day and 150 at night. — Reuters

Cruise LLC, the robotaxi company owned by General Motors Co, said its fleet is now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles following a series of safety incidents, including a collision with a firetruck that injured one of its customers.

The company has improved the robotaxis’ ability to recognise different sirens, fire hoses and caution tape. It’s also beefed up their advance alert system to help them clear the way for first responders.