Some Tesla Robotaxis Are Reportedly Behaving Badly, and Safety Officials Want to Know What's Up
Table of Contents Some Tesla Robotaxis Are Reportedly Behaving Badly, and Safety Officials Want to Know What's Up
Since they formally launched in Austin on June 22, Tesla's self-driving robotaxis are drawing lots of attention from locals.
They're also drawing interest from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after online videos were posted purporting to show the company's autonomous vehicles driving in the wrong lane and speeding around town, according to reports.
After weeks of testing in Austin with a person in the vehicle, the robotaxi service went live and, according to first-person accounts and videos, has had some glitches. The Tesla Model Y vehicles have at times sped above speed limits and stopped in the middle of intersections, according to some who have ridden in them.
Others have reported smoother experiences using the service, which charges passengers a flat $4.20 fee. Other self-driving taxi services in Austin include Waymo and Zoox.
A representative for Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for information.
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