GM’s Cruise Robotaxi Unit Fires 9 Executives , Amid Safety Investigation.<br />Cruise has let go of nine "key leaders" <br />as the company is investigated over <br />safety concerns, CNBC reports. .<br />According to an internal message, <br />"new leadership is necessary" so that the company can operate "with the highest standards when it comes to safety, integrity and accountability." .<br />The recent firings come after an Oct. 2 accident in California in which a pedestrian was dragged by a Cruise vehicle after being hit by another car.<br />Cruise's deployment and testing permits were immediately suspended by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. .<br />Shortly after, Cruise removed all of its <br />vehicles from American roadways. .<br />The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and California Public Utilities Commission are investigating Cruise over the Oct. 2 incident.<br />The company may have withheld or provided misleading information about the accident, which would result in hefty fines and regulatory issues.<br />According to GM CEO Marry Barra, they are "very focused on righting the ship.".<br />GM issued a statement <br />about the recent staff changes.<br />The personnel decisions made today <br />are a necessary step for Cruise to move <br />forward as it focuses on accountability, <br />trust and transparency. GM remains committed <br />to supporting Cruise in these efforts, GM, via statement.<br />Roughly one month ago, Cruise co-founders Kyle Vogt and Dan Kan both resigned as well
