“Cruise” Slapped with $1.5 Million Fine for Concealing Details in Driverless Car Accident

Cruise is now facing a $1.5 million fine due to not fully revealing the details of a serious accident involving one of its self-driving cars in California last year In October, a pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver before being dragged 20 feet by a Cruise vehicle. While the company acknowledged that its car had hit the pedestrian, it left out the crucial fact about the victim being dragged.

This omission has sparked significant backlash, with regulators accusing the company of not being transparent in the aftermath of the incident. The federal government’s fine underscores the heightened scrutiny surrounding autonomous vehicle companies and the need for complete accountability. As self-driving technology becomes more widespread, Cruise’s mishandling of the situation serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of transparency and responsibility in this rapidly evolving industry.