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Feds ask Musk’s car company how its driverless taxis will avoid causing accidents in Texas rollout

U.S. Safety officials have requested that Elon Musk’s company clarify how its upcoming driverless robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, scheduled to launch next month, will prevent accidents.
The inquiry follows an October investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles due to crashes linked to reduced visibility conditions like fog and sun glare, including one fatality.
Regulators sent Tesla a detailed nine-page letter on May 8 requesting specifics on the robotaxi system, fleet size, vehicle models, and safety measures for low-visibility operation.
Tesla must respond by June 19, with analyst Dan Ives expecting approval, but the letter could delay the Austin launch and affects Tesla's stock outlook amid a 71% quarterly profit drop.
The robotaxi rollout is critical for Tesla's self-driving future, and while regulatory powers are limited, NHTSA can mandate recalls, so the service's safe nationwide expansion remains uncertain.

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