Regulator asks Tesla how driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas

Tesla has been told to provide information on how its taxis will operate safely in Austin when there is fog, sun glare, rain and other low-visibility conditions

Tue, 13 May, 2025 - 20:57

Bernard Condon, Associated Press

US safety regulators have asked Elon Musk’s car company to explain how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents when they hit the road in Texas next month before a national “robotaxi” launch that is key to keeping its stock price aloft.

Tesla has been told to provide information on how its taxis will operate safely in Austin when there is fog, sun glare, rain and other low-visibility conditions that have been tied to accidents involving the company’s driver-assistance software.