Aurora Innovation launches driverless truck service in Texas.

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership makes new $1.36 million investment in Aurora Innovation, Inc. (NASDAQ:AUR).

Aurora Innovation, a frontrunner in autonomous trucking technology, recently released its Driverless Safety Report, laying out its road map for deploying its self-driving trucks on public highways. The 75-page document, published ahead of the company’s planned commercial launch in Texas, is part of Aurora’s efforts to finalize a safety framework for its Dallas-to-Houston freight lane. Aurora describes the closing of its safety case as a critical step toward rolling out driverless operations.The Pittsburgh-based company claims to be the first to have developed a Safety Case Framework applicable to both trucks and passenger vehicles, adding the approach has gained traction among other autonomous vehicle developers. The framework, inspired by safety protocols in aviation and nuclear industries, offers a structured argument – backed by data – that its trucks can operate safely under defined conditions.Aurora’s safety ethos shapes everything from product design to corporate strategy, says Chief Safety Officer Nat Beuse.“At Aurora, our philosophy isn’t just safety first – it’s safety always,” said Beuse. “Our safety approach spans both product and organization, and in this report, we’ve shared a behind-the-scenes look into our safety systems. With the launch of the Aurora Driver, the world will experience driverless trucks safely delivering freight on public roads for the first time.”The company’s methodology includes extensive hazard analysis, safety requirement development, and a blend of real-world and virtual testing