US Authorities Demand Answers as Tesla’s Robotaxi Trials in Austin Spark Safety Concerns

The rollout of Tesla's much-hyped robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, has quickly attracted the attention of federal regulators, who are now demanding detailed information amid numerous safety incidents. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it is actively seeking data from Tesla following reports that these autonomous vehicles were seen speeding and driving against traffic shortly after their debut.Launched over the weekend with limited Model Y vehicles operating under controlled conditions—and with a company employee present as a supposed fail-safe—the service was only accessible to select individuals, many of whom are social media influencers connected to Tesla. Despite such...