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California DMV suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit ‘effective immediately’

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California DMV suspends Cruise’s robotaxi permit ‘effective immediately’ Image: GettyThe California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended Cruise’s robotaxi permit “effective immediately.” The General Motors-backed company had recently been involved in several safety incidents, most recently a hit-and-run by another driver that resulted in a pedestrian trapped under one of Cruise’s driverless vehicles. Among the rea…

The Verge 988 2024-01-15

Cruise Passengers Left To Soak In Flooded Rooms

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Cruise Passengers Left To Soak In Flooded Rooms Passengers on a recent Carnival Cruise Line trip from Long Beach, California to Catalina Island received a shock during their first night onboard. A water line broke between decks on the Carnival Radiance and began to flood the deck below. A pair of cruise-goers claim on social media that it took four hours before… Read more…

Jalopnik 859 2024-01-15

Cruise to Antartica – should we go?

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Cruise to Antartica – should we go? There is a 10-day cruise to Antartica, early 2025, all inclusive including business class flights but it costs 50k. It’s once in a lifetime experience and I have always wanted to partake in shore landing. We have splurged in other cruises before but this would be our most expensive yet. Is it worth it? submitted by /u/kluyvera

Reddit Travel 986 2024-01-04

GM and Honda to launch Cruise robotaxis in Japan by 2026

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GM and Honda to launch Cruise robotaxis in Japan by 2026 Photo by Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesAutonomous vehicle operator Cruise, which is backed by General Motors, will launch a robotaxi service in Japan by 2026. It’s another sign that GM does not intend to back down from its commitment to get driverless cars in more cities as rapidly as possible. Japan would be Cruise’s second in…

The Verge 819 2024-01-02

Update To GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Will Try To Stop Them From Crashing Into Emergency Vehicles

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Update To GM’s Cruise Robotaxis Will Try To Stop Them From Crashing Into Emergency Vehicles General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi company says its fleet is now better equipped to deal with emergency vehicles after a number of – let’s say – incidents, including a crash involving a fire truck that left one customer injured. According to Bloomberg, the company has improved the autonomous vehicles’ ability to… Read more…

Jalopnik 1.3k 2023-12-24

Viking River Cruise Opinions

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Viking River Cruise Opinions So, the wife and I just finished a 9 day cruise on the Viking longship, and I wanted to share some thoughts about our experience. Our trip was the Amsterdam to Antwerp cruise. It was mostly a test for us, to see if this was something we liked. Firstly, the ship was well maintained, and the crew was very friendly and helpful. The food was good, i…

Reddit Travel 958 2023-12-23

Sail Croatia Navigator Premier Cruise Experiences?

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Sail Croatia Navigator Premier Cruise Experiences? Hii, after looking into Yachtweek, Sailweek, Sail Croatia, and Medsailors, I believe Sail Croatia was my ideal choice for my friend and I(both 24F). We wanted more of a party scene with some sightseeing, A/C is a must for us(especially since we are going during July)and having our own bathroom is a nice bonus. Has anyone been on the premier shi…

Reddit Travel 1.1k 2023-12-20

Cruise Taxi Runs Over, Stops On Top Of Woman Hit By Other Car

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Cruise Taxi Runs Over, Stops On Top Of Woman Hit By Other Car Driverless taxis from Cruise have been prowling the streets of San Francisco for years, with what we might call mixed results. They’re known for stopping in traffic and interrupting commutes, but rarely do things get worse than that.  Read more…

Jalopnik 431 2023-11-21

Cruise says a hit-and-run ‘launched’ pedestrian in front of one of its robotaxis

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Cruise says a hit-and-run ‘launched’ pedestrian in front of one of its robotaxis Photo by Tayfun Coskun / Anadolu Agency via Getty ImagesA hit-and-run in San Francisco last night “launched” a pedestrian in front of a Cruise robotaxi, the company said Tuesday. The robotaxi “braked aggressively to minimize impact,” while the driver of the other vehicle fled the scene. The condition of the struck pedestrian is unknown at this t…

The Verge 1.3k 2023-11-21

12 days in Japan: This cruise or a self made itinerary

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12 days in Japan: This cruise or a self made itinerary Hello travelers of Reddit, my partner and I will be traveling to Japan for 11 nights, arriving in Tokyo and wanting to fly to Seoul at the end of our stay. I came across this cruise itinerary that will allow us to see the north, central and south of Japan (coastal Japan) and feel it could be a great option to save to on hotel rooms and domestic …

Reddit Travel 776 2023-10-22

Video Shows Someone Smashing A Cruise Robotaxi With A Hammer

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Video Shows Someone Smashing A Cruise Robotaxi With A Hammer It seems like residents of San Francisco’s frustrations with Cruise and their malfunctioning robotaxis have come to a head. Unfortunately, it’s a bit violent. SFGATE reports on a video that shows an unknown individual allegedly hitting one of the robotaxis with a hammer. Read more…

Jalopnik 212 2023-10-04

Cruise ‘just days away’ from approval to mass-produce Origin robotaxi without steering wheels

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Cruise ‘just days away’ from approval to mass-produce Origin robotaxi without steering wheels Image: The VergeGM-backed Cruise is “just days away” from regulatory approval to begin mass production of its fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, the company’s CEO, Kyle Vogt, said at an investor conference Thursday. Cruise first unveiled the Origin robotaxi in early 2020 as a vehicle built for the sole purpose of shutt…

The Verge 223 2023-09-21

Cruise CEO Thinks The Robotaxi Hate Is ‘Overblown’

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Cruise CEO Thinks The Robotaxi Hate Is ‘Overblown’ What do you get when you have a company create, develop and test a technology no one asked for with obvious technical issues in the fifth largest city in the country? Annoyed residents and city officials, plus a clueless CEO who doesn’t think the problems are a big deal. The Washington Post sat down with Cruise CEO … Read more…

Jalopnik 175 2023-09-21

A Cruise Robotaxi Was Caught On Camera Malfunctioning In An Intersection

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A Cruise Robotaxi Was Caught On Camera Malfunctioning In An Intersection Robotaxis are in disarray in California’s Bay Area. Just over a week after getting the OK to expand service by California state officials, a Cruise robotaxi drove itself into wet cement. Days after that incident, NBC Bay Area reports another Cruise car glitched out in the middle of an intersection. Read more…

Jalopnik 144 2023-08-23