Alto, a ride-sharing service positioned as an alternative to Uber and Lyft, has announced the suspension of its operations in two of its five operational cities, Washington D.C. and Miami, as of 2024-02-21. This move is part of a broader decision to halt plans for transitioning to an all-electric fleet. The decision comes amid increasing concerns over the safety of autonomous vehicles, highlighted by the recent suspension of the operating license of robo-taxi company Cruise in California on 2024-02-22. The developments reflect growing caution in the deployment and expansion of autonomous and ride-sharing services.
Autonomous vehicles are idling in once sympathetic California. Last year, the state suspended the operating license of robo-taxi company Cruise. https://t.co/TYlDfqz2nN
The suspension comes as concerns mount over the safety of autonomous vehicles. https://t.co/TYlDfqz2nN
In DC, @Uber has been absolutely atrocious lately. Constantly canceling rides on me.
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Alto, an alternative to Uber and Lyft, is suspending operations in 2 of the 5 cities where it operates: D.C. and Miami. It's also killing plans for an all-electric fleet. https://t.co/BPp5JFTOgs