Uber Halts Arizona Self-Driving Tests After Fatal Crash, Hires Safety Adviser
Summary
Uber halted its self-driving car tests in Arizona after a fatal pedestrian crash, while resuming operations in Pittsburgh and San Francisco, and hired former NTSB Chair Christopher Hart as a safety adviser, demonstrating a commitment to addressing safety concerns.
Key Points
- Uber is shutting down its self-driving car operations in Arizona after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian
- The company will resume self-driving operations in Pittsburgh and San Francisco
- Uber has hired former National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Christopher Hart as a safety adviser