Tesla's first fully autonomous delivery of a vehicle from its factory to a buyer's home sparked backlash when the car parked in a fire lane.
In a promotional video, a Model Y drove itself from Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to its new owner's apartment, stopping in a clearly marked fire lane.
Critics, including the CEO of the tech safety group the Dawn Project, raised concerns about public safety and questioned if the fine for blocking a fire lane was included in the purchase price of a Tesla.
Tesla's driverless delivery and expanding robotaxi service in Austin have drawn attention, with videos showing erratic behavior that has led to federal scrutiny by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.