Cruise, the autonomous driving subsidiary of General Motors, has reached a significant milestone by surpassing three million miles of driverless travel. The groundbreaking announcement was made through Cruise’s official social media accounts, highlighting the remarkable progress achieved by their Cruise AVs. This accomplishment comes just weeks after the service exceeded 1.5 million driverless miles in early May of this year, showcasing the exponential growth and rapid advancement of Cruise’s autonomous technology.
The continuous expansion into new markets has played a pivotal role in Cruise’s steady growth. Following successful testing in San Francisco, California, the robotaxi service has recently launched in Houston, Texas, and is scheduled to debut in Dallas, Texas in the near future. With future plans to expand into cities like Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas, Cruise shows no signs of slowing down, consistently surpassing one milestone after another.
✅ 3,000,000 driverless miles!
Nearly 2x faster than our last million.
Working hard to bring safe and convenient AV rides to more and more people! https://t.co/ig7cBkvUzp
— Kyle Vogt (@kvogt) July 7, 2023
Despite its impressive achievements, Cruise has faced resistance from some quarters. As previously reported by GM Authority, concerns have been raised by various city officials, including the San Francisco Fire Chief, regarding the rapid expansion of self-driving services like Cruise and Waymo. Worries have been expressed about the readiness of local governments to handle potential incidents involving Cruise AVs. These concerns shed light on the complexities surrounding the integration of autonomous vehicles into existing infrastructure.
Interestingly, Cruise’s expansion plans are aligning with state regulators who are poised to grant the company’s request for a significant expansion of operations. The decision by regulators underscores the confidence placed in Cruise’s capabilities and highlights the importance of continued development and integration of autonomous driving technology.
In other news related to Cruise AV, the autonomous driving subsidiary has recently joined forces with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to tackle the critical issue of alcohol- and drug-related vehicle fatalities. This partnership demonstrates Cruise’s commitment to improving road safety and underscores the potential of autonomous vehicles to contribute to a reduction in such incidents.
With each new milestone and strategic collaboration, Cruise solidifies its position as a pioneering force in the autonomous driving industry. The remarkable achievement of surpassing three million driverless miles marks another significant step towards a future where self-driving technology plays an increasingly prominent role in our daily lives.
