Cruise's Driverless Cars Recalled After Pedestrian Accidents

Cruise, the self-driving car subsidiary of General Motors, is recalling 950 of its driverless vehicles following an incident in which one of its robotaxis ran over a pedestrian. The recall will involve an over-the-air software update to the collision detection subsystem, ensuring the vehicle remains stationary during certain crash incidents instead of pulling over. The incident occurred in October when a hit-and-run driver struck a pedestrian, throwing her into the path of a nearby Cruise vehicle. The driverless car attempted to pull over but ended up dragging the pedestrian, causing serious injuries. The California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise's license, and the company has grounded its fleet nationwide while reevaluating safety protocols. Cruise is also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for other incidents.