Safety Advocate Amy Witherite Calls for Stricter Oversight on Autonomous Vehicles After General Motors Announcement
Safety advocate and attorney Amy Witherite of the Witherite Law Group cautions that General Motors’ decision to pause its Cruise robotaxi program underscores the dangers of deploying self-driving technology on public roads. Cruise vehicles had been tested in Dallas and Houston, while autonomous 18-wheelers are currently operating on highways in Texas and Georgia. With over 20 states allowing driverless trucks, Amy warns that profit motives often overshadow public safety. “Multiple fatal incidents involving self-driving vehicles show this technology is not ready,” said Witherite.