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Local lawmakers are trying to delay Tesla's robotaxi launch in Austin
- Texas lawmakers urge Tesla to delay the robotaxi launch in Austin until new regulations are in place requiring autonomous cars to meet safety standards and have emergency plans.
- Tesla faces competition from Waymo, Zoox, VW, and Hyundai in the robotaxi space in Austin.
- Seven lawmakers in Texas signed a letter requesting Tesla to postpone the robotaxi launch set for June 22, awaiting new regulations effective September 1.
- Tesla must adhere to new regulations which include registration, safety standards, and emergency plans for autonomous vehicles.
- Business Insider reached out to Tesla for comment on the lawmakers' request.
- Concerns were expressed about Tesla's self-driving safety measures by Representative Vikki Goodwin, one of the letter's authors.
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioned testing full self-driving cars in Austin, with plans to launch robotaxis not only in Austin but also in cities like San Francisco.
- A safety test conducted by The Dawn Project raised concerns about Tesla's self-driving technology after a Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged failed to stop for a school bus stop sign and dummy.
- Musk acknowledged potential delays in the robotaxi launch due to safety concerns and emphasized Tesla's caution about safety.
- Texas has few regulations regarding autonomous vehicles, making it a hotspot for self-driving technology; if launched, Tesla's robotaxi will join Waymo, Zoox, VW, and Hyundai in Austin.
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