"Regulators Consider Expanding San Francisco Robotaxi Program After Memorable Ride with Peaches"

As regulators consider expanding the operation of robotaxis in San Francisco, a journalist recounts a ride in a self-driving car named Peaches that started off well but ended in confusion and malfunction. While the concept of driverless cars holds promise, incidents like these have raised concerns about safety and reliability. Cruise and Waymo, the companies behind the robotaxis, argue that the issues have been exaggerated and are working to address them. The California Public Utilities Commission is set to discuss the proposed expansion on Thursday.