<ul><li>The US auto safety regulator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has asked Tesla for more details on its planned automated taxi service in Austin, Texas, focusing on the use of Tesla’s 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) offering.</li><li>The NHTSA’s probe into FSD, launched in October, is focused on how the system performs in reduced visibility conditions after reported collisions, including a fatal crash in 2023.</li><li>The NHTSA's letter to Tesla asks about the number of vehicles to be used as robotaxis, safety measures in poor weather, monitoring of vehicles, compliance with industry standards, and the use of sensors and cameras.</li><li>Tesla has until June 19 to respond to the NHTSA or may face fines. Concerns have been raised regarding Tesla's promotion of FSD as a robotaxi and the need for persistent driver attention even with features like Autopilot and Full Self-Driving.</li></ul>

Regulator Probes Tesla Safety Ahead Of Robotaxi Launch

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