Tesla Robotaxi Service Reports 3 More Crashes in Austin, Bringing Total to 7
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Summary
Tesla has reported three additional crashes involving its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 7 incidents since the service launched. The crashes occurred despite low mileage and the presence of in-car supervisors who have prevented more accidents. Tesla is required to report these crashes to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) since moving the supervisor from the driver's seat to the passenger seat as part of the Robotaxi service launch.
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Since the launch of the 'Robotaxi' service in Austin, Texas, where Tesla moved the supervisor from the driver's seat to the passenger seat, it now has to report crashes to NHTSA.
In the first month of operation in July, Tesla reported three crashes with its Robotaxi service.
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