Cruise’s driverless robotaxis are accepting passengers in Phoenix and Austin
by Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge - All Posts on (#671V1)
Image: Getty Cruise is delivering on its promise to expand its robotaxi service to two new markets before the end of the year. For years, Cruise has operated its autonomous ridehail service exclusively in San Francisco. But earlier this year, the GM-backed company said it would launch in Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas, before the end of 2022.
On Tuesday, Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt tweeted a short video of passengers from those two cities raving about its fully driverless vehicles as proof of a promise delivered. Folks, we are entering the golden years of AV expansion," he added.
We promised we'd go driverless in 3 cities by the end of this year, and WE DID IT! @Cruise is now live in SF, Austin, and Phoenix.
Folks, we are entering the golden years...