Cruise Launches 24/7 Robotaxi Service in San Francisco.

Cruise has received permission to operate its robotaxis across all of San Francisco 24/7, making it the nation's testing ground for how autonomous vehicles operate in a city without geofencing or time restrictions. The company has been operating at a deficit and lost $561 million in Q1 2023. Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt said the expansion is a pivotal moment for the business. City transportation leaders opposed the expansion, citing recent incidents where Cruise and Waymo vehicles disrupted traffic and Muni transit. Cruise's power users will have access to robotaxi rides during daytime hours in select neighborhoods.