• General Motors' self-driving car subsidiary, Cruise, is reviving its robotaxi service in Houston, Texas. However, instead of fully autonomous vehicles, the service will initially use human drivers to operate the vehicles, as the company continues to work on improving its self-driving technology.
• The decision to use human drivers is a temporary measure as Cruise aims to eventually transition to a fully autonomous service. The company believes that this hybrid approach will allow it to gather valuable data and feedback from passengers, which will help accelerate the development of its self-driving capabilities.
• Cruise's robotaxi service in Houston will offer rides to the public, providing an alternative transportation option for residents. The company plans to gradually expand the service and introduce more autonomous vehicles as its technology matures, with the ultimate goal of offering a fully driverless experience.