Cruise has appointed a safety director after a series of incidents involving autonomous cars in San Francisco
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Cruise, a company developing technology for unmanned vehicles, has announced the appointment of Steve Kenner as Chief Safety Officer.
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The appointment stems from the need to improve the safety of the company's fleet after a number of incidents involving its cars on San Francisco roads. In particular, in October 2022, one of Cruise's vehicles struck a pedestrian, leading to an investigation by authorities and a temporary suspension of the robotaxi service.
Steve Kenner has many years of experience in the automotive and safety industries. He previously held similar positions at Chrysler, Ford, Apple and other companies.
According to Cruise management, safety is a key priority for the company. The appointment of an experienced professional as safety director should help restore public confidence and get Cruise's fleet back on the city's roads as soon as possible.
Go Deeper:
- Cruise has been accused of withholding important information about the infamous San Francisco crash on 2 October
- Cruise has fired nine top executives following an investigation into the robotaxi incident
Source: The Register