
Tesla’s self-driving robotaxis, which officially launched in Austin on June 22, are attracting a lot of local focus.
According to reports, online videos that purport to show the company’s autonomous cars driving in the improper lane and speeding through city are also drawing attention from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The robotaxi service went live after several months of testing with a driver in the car in Austin. It has had some glitches, according to first-person records and videos. Some who have driven in them claim that the Tesla Model Y cars have driven over speed restrictions and stopped near crossings.
Some have reported simpler, smoother travel experiences with the company, which charges a flat$ 4.20 cost for passengers. Additionally, Waymo , which runs its self-driving company in Austin, and Zoox , which is now driving its test fleet it.  ,
In a speech to CNET, the NHTSA stated that it will check incidents involving possible safety defects rather than pre-approving new technologies or automobile systems.  ,
The firm stated that” NHTSA will get any necessary steps to protect road safety” following an evaluation.
Tesla’s cars are one example of this, according to the company,” NHTSA is aware of the mentioned happenings and is in touch with the company to get more information.”
Tesla’s full-auto driving techniques are already the subject of an investigation that the organization is currently conducting.
A Tesla rep did not respond to a request for comment right away.