In a move that surprised many, GM announced it will stop funding Cruise, its robotaxi venture. Instead, the automaker says it will redirect resources toward autonomous driving and driver-assistance features for the passenger vehicles it sells to consumers.
The decision marks a significant retreat from the dream of a dedicated robotaxi fleet. By refocusing on technology for personally owned cars, GM appears to be recalibrating its self-driving ambitions toward a more immediately practical and profitable path.