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Musk’s ‘robotaxis’ draw regulatory scrutiny after video shows one driving in an opposing lane
- Tesla launched its long-awaited robotaxis on public roads in Austin, Texas, this past weekend with 12 vehicles available for paid rides.
- The rollout followed years of development and Musk's decade-long effort to create Full Self-Driving software, but videos soon showed erratic driving behaviors in some robotaxis.
- Footage shared on social media revealed robotaxis braking suddenly, improperly navigating intersections, driving on the wrong side of the road, and failing some maneuvers despite many rides proceeding smoothly.
- NHTSA confirmed it is aware of these incidents, contacted Tesla for more information on Tuesday, and said it will take necessary actions to ensure road safety.
- The inquiry has raised safety concerns, caused Tesla stock to fall over 2% after an initial 8% rise, and could impact regulators' assessment of the technology amid stiff competition from rivals like Waymo.
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Elon Musk’s Self-Driving Cars Are Under Investigation.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Elon Muks’s Tesla is under investigation in both the U.S. and France over concerns about its self-driving technology and safety practices.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tesla, Musk, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), French regulators.WHEN & WHERE: Investigations launched in 2025 following incidents in Austin, Texas, and regulatory actions in France.KEY QUOTE: “I predict that there will be millions of …
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As soon as the Tesla robotaxis have been launched, an investigation is already under way by the American Road Safety Agency. Several incidents have been reported in Austin, where a handful of driverless vehicles have been operating since Sunday 22 June.
Promotional recordings of influencers related to the company have ended up awakening the interest of US regulatory agencies, which have advanced with an investigation on the autonomous vehicle
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