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San Francisco firefighter broke a Cruise robotaxi window after it advanced toward an active fire scene

[TRAFFIC DISRUPTION]

Jan 22, 2023 · Cruise · Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) · Phoenix

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Failure Mode

TRAFFIC DISRUPTION

Event Date

Jan 22, 2023

Primary Entity

Cruise

Robotic Platform

Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)

Jurisdiction / Location

Phoenix

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

The San Francisco Fire Department reported that on January 22, 2023 a driverless Cruise vehicle continued advancing toward firefighters working an active scene on the 1300 block of Hayes Street, and a firefighter broke the vehicle's front window after verbal warnings and physical contact failed to stop it. Cruise states that its vehicles are built to detect and yield to emergency scenes and first responders. This record is attributed to the SFFD incident report as compiled by Mission Local and to independent reporting by Forbes.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

CruiseView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt)

Operational Sectors

Physical AI / Robotics

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2023/01/31/san-francisco-fire-dept-decided-they-should-smash-the-window-of-a-cruise-robotaxi--did-they-overdo-it/

    https://www.forbes.com/sites/bradtempleton/2023/01/31/san-francisco-fire-dept-decided-they-should-smash-the-window-of-a-cruise-robotaxi--did-they-overdo-it/

  • https://missionlocal.org/2023/08/cruise-waymo-autonomous-vehicle-robot-taxi-driverless-car-reports-san-francisco/

    https://missionlocal.org/2023/08/cruise-waymo-autonomous-vehicle-robot-taxi-driverless-car-reports-san-francisco/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in San Francisco firefighter broke a Cruise robotaxi window after it advanced toward an active fire scene?

The San Francisco Fire Department reported that on January 22, 2023 a driverless Cruise vehicle continued advancing toward firefighters working an active scene on the 1300 block of Hayes Street, and a firefighter broke the vehicle's front window after verbal warnings and physical contact failed to stop it. Cruise states that its vehicles are built to detect and yield to emergency scenes and first responders. This record is attributed to the SFFD incident report as compiled by Mission Local and to independent reporting by Forbes.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on January 22, 2023 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.

What robot was involved in San Francisco firefighter broke a Cruise robotaxi window after it advanced toward an active fire scene?

Cruise AV (Chevrolet Bolt) by Cruise is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Phoenix.

Has anyone responded to San Francisco firefighter broke a Cruise robotaxi window after it advanced toward an active fire scene?

No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.

What is the current status of San Francisco firefighter broke a Cruise robotaxi window after it advanced toward an active fire scene?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.