Uber, Lyft drivers use Teslas as makeshift robotaxis, raising safety concerns

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A self-driving Tesla carrying a passenger for Uber rammed into an SUV at an intersection in suburban Las Vegas in April, an accident that sparked new concerns that a growing stable of self-styled "robotaxis" is exploiting a regulatory gray area in U.S.cities, putting lives at risk.

Waymo and Cruise use test versions of software categorized as fully autonomous while Tesla FSD is categorized as a level requiring driver oversight.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk aims to show off plans for a robotaxi, or self-driving car used for ride-hailing services, on Oct.10, and he has long contemplated a Tesla-run taxi network of autonomous vehicles owned by individuals.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: Singapore

Topics: Uber Drivers Vegas Lyft Using Robotaxi Ride-hail Driver Software Yoon Tesla

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Published On: 2024-10-03 @ 18:04:26 (8 hours ago)

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