Cruise will use Chevrolet Bolt-based autonomous vehicles to test and develop its autonomous vehicle software in Tokyo.
GM and Honda announced that they will establish a self-driving ride-sharing company in Japan through their autonomous driving subsidiary Cruise. Here are the details.
Cruise Origin is ready to travel
Cruise Origin, an autonomous vehicle, will enable driverless journeys in Tokyo. The vehicle has a design without driver equipment such as steering wheel and pedals. Designed in collaboration with GM, Honda and Cruise, this vehicle can seat six passengers against each other.
It will start service in 2026
According to the plans, the company formed by GM and Honda will start service in 2026. This service, which will be carried out with Cruise Origin vehicles, will pioneer autonomous ride-sharing services in Japan.
Honda began investing in Cruise in 2018 and contributed to Cruise’s development of autonomous driving technology. Honda and GM also collaborate in other areas, such as hydrogen fuel cell development projects.
Autonomous software to be tested in Tokyo
Cruise will use Chevrolet Bolt-based autonomous vehicles to test and develop its autonomous vehicle software in Tokyo. These vehicles are designed to be controlled by a human driver when needed.
However, Cruise has become the focus of a federal investigation in the US due to safety concerns over its interaction with pedestrians. Cruise CEO Vogt, however, believes his autonomous vehicles are safer than human drivers and looks forward to cooperating with investigators.
