Cruise Appoints First Chief Safety Officer Amid Regulatory Investigations

Steve Kenner, a veteran in the autonomous vehicle industry, has been named as Cruise's first chief safety officer, a move aimed at bolstering safety and regulatory compliance.

Steve Kenner, with extensive experience in autonomous vehicle safety, takes on the role of chief safety officer at Cruise.
The appointment follows a controversial incident where a Cruise robotaxi struck and dragged a pedestrian, leading to multiple government investigations.
Cruise is currently facing probes from the Department of Justice, SEC, California DMV, California Public Utilities Commission, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The entire Cruise robotaxi fleet is grounded as the company undergoes significant restructuring, including a 24% workforce reduction.
General Motors, owner of Cruise, plans to reduce investment in the autonomous vehicle company by $1 billion this year.