US investigates Tesla’s Robotaxi launch after videos show erratically driving cars
by Nick Robins-Early from Technology | The Guardian on (#6Y6T5)
The limited rollout in Austin, Texas, included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service
The main transportation safety regulator in the US is requesting information from Tesla after videos showed the company's self-driving Robotaxis exceeding the speed limit or veering into the wrong lane. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas, over the weekend.
Tesla heavily promoted the initial, limited rollout of its Robotaxis, which included pro-Tesla influencers using the paid ride service and showing off footage of their trips. Instead of positive promotion, though, those videos appear to have drawn scrutiny from the National Highway Transit Safety Administration (NHTSA), as the cars struggled to comply with traffic laws.
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