General Motors-owned Cruise announced plans to expand its robotaxi service to two metro areas in Texas in the imminent months.
It is worth noting that Cruise not only functions as an internal testing facility for its future technology but also as an independent operator of robotaxis.
Finally, the San Francisco-based startup, through its CEO Kyle Vogt, announced another major service expansion to Houston and Dallas in late 2023 on Twitter.
Cruise’s footprint in the US
Cruise’s official website indicated that the GM robotaxi unit already provides service to Phoenix, Austin, and San Francisco, albeit the latter continues to be its most important market.
It is undeniable that Cruise has successfully penetrated the heart of Silicon Valley with its recent advancements. However, the local population and political figures have not entirely embraced the technology.
Following several safety concerns that hampered the company’s operation, San Francisco city officials have recently put off their support for the robotaxi service.
According to the report, serious cases involve two Cruise vehicles getting stuck in an area with downed electric lines and one Cruise vehicle colliding with a public bus.
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Nonetheless, these planned expansions will surely boost Cruise’s profitability and provide access to more testing conditions. In return, the autonomous vehicle wing will be able to produce more innovations than before.
Cruise expects to begin supervised driving in Houston in the following days, with Dallas to follow soon afterward. To get on the waitlist and be among the first to experience autonomous rides, click here.
