<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla launched its Robotaxi platform in a limited capacity in Austin, Texas, drawing attention from regulators like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).</li><li>NHTSA requested routine information from Tesla after some incidents, but media exaggerated the situation.</li><li>Reports highlighted NHTSA's request for information regarding Tesla's Robotaxi service.</li><li>NHTSA's inquiries post-launch are standard practice for driverless vehicle services, seen with companies like Waymo and GM's Cruise.</li><li>Media headlines sensationalized the NHTSA's contact with Tesla over the Robotaxi incidents.</li><li>Initial rider reviews praised the Robotaxi platform for its smooth and comfortable experience, along with unique features like automatic entertainment syncing.</li><li>Tesla's decision to not invite mainstream media to the event led to reporters approaching Early Access invitees for information.</li><li>Elon Musk responded to a video of reporters being denied information with 'Lmao,' an acronym for 'laughing my ass off.'</li></ul>

Tesla Robotaxi launch draws attention from regulators, mainstream media milks it

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