GM Switches Gears on Self-Driving Cars

General Motors (GM) has made a big change in its plans for self-driving cars. Instead of trying to create a fleet of robotaxis that drive themselves, GM will now focus on improving driver-assistance features. This change comes after GM realized that developing a robotaxi service would need a lot of time, money, and resources. It would cost more than $10 billion! GM isn't the only company trying to make self-driving cars. Others like Google's Waymo and even ride-hailing services use human drivers. Tesla has also announced plans for new driverless cars and a robotaxi service. But GM's CEO, Mary Barra, thinks it's best to focus on features that help drivers stay safe and less stressed while driving their own cars.

Dave Richardson, a senior vice president at GM, agrees. He says the company is still excited about the benefits of self-driving technology, like making roads safer and reducing traffic. It's just that GM wants to do it in a way that makes sense for its business and customers. This change shows that even big companies can change their minds about big plans. It's all about finding the best way to use their resources and help their customers.

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