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NHTSA Presses Tesla for Details on June Robotaxi Rollout in Austin

Federal safety regulators demand information on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system performance, safety measures, and supervision for its planned robotaxi service.

The logo of Tesla is seen on a store in Paris, France, October 30, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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Tesla Wants To Deploy Robotaxis. Federal Investigators Have Questions: News
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Overview

  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has sent Tesla a detailed letter requesting information on its planned June launch of a paid robotaxi service in Austin, Texas.
  • The inquiry focuses on how Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology will handle reduced visibility conditions, including fog, sun glare, rain, and snow.
  • NHTSA is seeking answers about fleet size, vehicle models, real-time supervision plans, and compliance with industry automation standards.
  • Tesla’s current FSD Supervised system is classified as Level 2, requiring driver oversight, but CEO Elon Musk has stated future robotaxis will use an unsupervised version of the software.
  • The request is part of an ongoing investigation into Tesla’s FSD technology, which has been linked to multiple crashes, including two fatal incidents in 2023 and 2024.