Uber unveils plans to launch self-driving cruise cars

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Uber and Cruise are teaming up to offer self-driving cars to Uber customers next year.

Uber Technologies Inc. has announced plans to offer self-driving Cruise vehicles to customers on its transportation platform next year.

The move comes as part of a multi-year partnership between Uber and General Motors’ Cruise.

According to the agency Bloomberg, Users are expected to be able to Application of choice of cars Cruise self-driving when they request a qualifying ride, according to a joint statement from the two companies on Thursday.

Cruise seeks to regain public confidence

San Francisco-based Cruise is looking to regain its strength and public trust after suffering a major setback last October.

Cruise’s self-driving fleet of cars was stopped after a collision with a pedestrian, sending the injured person to the hospital where he remained for a long time.

California regulators have decided to revoke Cruise’s self-driving license, citing the company’s lack of transparency about the details of the accident.

Uber shares fall after partnership announcement

In a related context, the company’s shares declined. Uber The stock was up 4.4% in after-market trading on Thursday, with the stock price reaching $70.05.

 

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