Safety Concerns Drive California DMV to Revoke Cruise’s Driverless Testing Permits

The self-driving car company has come under scrutiny after a series of traffic incidents.

A Cruise AV, General Motors Co.'s autonomous electric Bolt EV, in Detroit on Jan. 16, 2019. Paul Sancya/AP Photo

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has revoked Cruise’s driverless testing permits in San Francisco, with the move driven by escalating safety concerns.

The department stated on Oct. 24 that the company’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) are “not safe for the public’s operation” and accused its officials of “misrepresenting” safety information.