Tesla's robotaxis have already caught the attention of federal safety regulators | TechCrunch
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After Tesla launched its robotaxis in Austin, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reached out to the company following reports of the vehicles violating traffic laws. NHTSA acknowledged the incidents and is working with Tesla to gather more information. Although Tesla's robotaxis utilize an unsupervised version of the Full Self-Driving software, regulatory oversight is crucial to ensure compliance with safety standards. This launch marks Tesla's first significant real-world test of its autonomous vehicle technology, coinciding with heightened scrutiny from regulators regarding safety issues.
NHTSA is aware of incidents involving Tesla robotaxis violating traffic laws and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information on safety concerns.
Tesla's robotaxis, which recently began operation in Austin, rely on an unsupervised version of their Full Self-Driving software, prompting scrutiny from federal safety regulators.
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