Tesla’s Robotaxis is already attracting attention from federal safety regulators
Federal safety regulators contacted Tesla the day after the car manufacturer began offering vehicles for Austin’s brand Robotaxis.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contacted Tesla as numerous videos posted online appeared to show Tesla Robotaxis violating South Austin’s traffic laws. That’s what Bloomberg did. I’ll report first The NHTSA contacted Tesla. The NHTSA confirmed with TechCrunch, which contacted the automaker.
“The NHTSA is aware of the incident being referenced, and is in touch with the manufacturer and collecting additional information,” the company said in an email statement. “NHTSA will continue to enforce laws regarding all manufacturers of automobiles and equipment in accordance with Vehicle Safety Act and our data-driven, risk-based investigation process. Under US law, NHTSA does not pre-approve new technologies or vehicle systems. Other relevant information, NHTSA will take necessary steps to protect road safety.”
on sunday, Tesla has begun giving paid rides We invited a South Austin client. The launch is the first real test of the automaker’s autonomous vehicle technology, despite its limited size and range. Tesla sells the brand’s fully automated driving supervision software to vehicle owners. The FSD handles the steering and brakes when engaged. However, it is considered an advanced driver assistance system that requires the driver to sit on his hands.
The Tesla Robotaxis is equipped with an unsupervised version of FSD, but the company does not provide specific details about the software. Robotaxis, which customers can welcome through the app, is intended to drive on their own. In particular, the Tesla Robotaxis has a “safety monitor” for humans sitting in the passenger seat during these vehicles.
Video posted online shows speed limits and Tesla Robotaxis driving in one case. Shaking in the wrong lane.
TechCrunch Reported on Sunday Ed Niedermeyer, author of “Slip: The Unvarnished Story of Tesla Motors” in Austin to monitor the development of Robotaxi in Austin, took a video showing Tesla brand Robotaxi, suddenly braked on two occasions for no reason. A video seen by TechCrunch, and then Posted on YouTubeboth of which indicate that Tesla hit the brakes when approaching a police vehicle in a parking lot adjacent to the road.