US Safety Regulators Reach Out to Tesla Regarding Robotaxi Behavior
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has contacted Tesla after videos surfaced online showing erratic driving behavior of its new driverless cars. Despite a low-key launch in Austin, Texas, concerns have been raised about the vehicles' performance in real-world scenarios. Tesla's robotaxis are limited to 12 taxis and have restrictions on operation in bad weather and at difficult intersections.
US safety regulators have reached out to Tesla regarding reports of erratic behavior in their robotaxis. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating incidents where Tesla's driverless cars were seen driving erratically on public roads. Despite the importance of the robotaxi project to Tesla's future, the launch in Austin, Texas, was low-key with a small group of analysts and shareholders participating in paid rides.
Tesla's robotaxis are limited to 12 vehicles and are not operational in bad weather or at difficult intersections. The company is using a different technology compared to its competitors, relying on in-car cameras instead of radar and sensors. While Tesla believes its approach will be more cost-effective, concerns have been raised about the safety of this technology.
Other companies like Waymo and Zoox are already offering self-driving taxi rides in various cities, showing Tesla has ground to cover to catch up with rivals. The NHTSA does not pre-approve new technologies but investigates incidents involving potential safety defects.
According to the source: BBC.
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