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Cruise Lays Off 101 Employees Amid GM's Robotaxi Program Wind Down

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
101
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 16, 2023
101 OF 163,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Bay Area, California.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors Company, has laid off 101 employees in the Bay Area as part of the company's decision to wind down its robotaxi program. This move reflects GM's strategic shift away from autonomous vehicle initiatives, which have faced significant challenges and delays. The layoffs occurred on October 16, 2023, and are part of broader changes within GM as it reassesses its investments in technology and mobility services. The decision highlights the ongoing difficulties in the autonomous vehicle sector and GM's efforts to streamline operations in response to market conditions.

General Motors Company cut 101 jobs as of October 16, 2023.

That is roughly 0.1% of the 163,000 people General Motors Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 43 layoff events at General Motors Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 50,830 employees.

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General Motors Company cut 101 jobs on October 16, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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