Tesla robotaxi incidents draw scrutiny from US safety agency


A driverless Tesla robotaxi moves through traffic on June 22, 2025, in Austin, Texas. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of the incidents that were captured in videos posted on social media and is gathering additional information from the company, the agency said. — AP

US auto safety regulators are looking into incidents where Tesla Inc’s self-driving robotaxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the company’s first day offering paid rides in Austin.

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of the incidents that were captured in videos posted on social media and is gathering additional information from the company, the agency said in a statement to Bloomberg. NHTSA officials regularly interact with automakers on safety matters, and it’s common for those discussions to stop short of a formal investigation. 

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