• Home
  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL
No Result
View All Result
Millionaire 1,000
MILLIONAIRE | Your Gateway to Lifestyle and Business
  • Home
  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL
No Result
View All Result
MILLIONAIRE | Your Gateway to Lifestyle and Business
No Result
View All Result
Home BUSINESS

Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Faces Scrutiny After Traffic Law Violations

June 26, 2025
in BUSINESS
Tesla’s Robotaxi Launch Faces Scrutiny After Traffic Law Violations

Eli Hartman—Bloomberg/Getty Images

Tesla’s long-awaited Robotaxi rollout may have given the company a first-mover advantage in autonomous transportation, but it also put a bullseye on its back.

You might also like

Katie Miller Resurfaces at xAI After Departing Trump White House with Elon Musk

Starbucks Execs Offered $6M in Stock Grants While Baristas Struggle for Raises

Runway’s Founders Set Sights on Building AI-Powered Immersive Worlds

As seen in Millionaire MNL, U.S. regulators are circling Elon Musk’s electric car empire after the initial deployment of Tesla Robotaxi vehicles displayed erratic behavior on public roads, raising concerns about public safety and legal compliance.

Unexpected Behavior on Day One

The excitement around the Robotaxi debut was palpable, with Tesla fans lining up to experience what Musk had promised would be a “new era” in personal transport. But within hours, videos surfaced on social media showing vehicles making sudden U-turns, failing to yield at pedestrian crossings, and in at least two cases, driving in the wrong lane.

One viral clip posted on X (formerly Twitter) showed a Robotaxi hesitating at a green light, then suddenly veering left across oncoming traffic. Another video captured the vehicle slowing down mid-intersection as confused pedestrians attempted to cross.

Safety Watchdogs React

Federal regulators didn’t wait long to respond. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed it is gathering data on the rollout and may open a formal investigation into whether Tesla’s new autonomous fleet violates traffic safety laws.

A spokesperson from the Department of Transportation said, “Any vehicle operating on U.S. roads must comply with federal safety standards, regardless of its level of autonomy. We are reviewing Tesla’s Robotaxi performance data and public reports.”

Is FSD Ready for the Streets?

Tesla claims the Robotaxi fleet runs on an advanced version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, technology that has yet to receive full regulatory approval. While FSD is technically still in beta, Musk insisted at the launch that it had reached a level of reliability sufficient for public use.

Critics disagree.

“This is Silicon Valley arrogance in action,” said one transportation analyst, speaking anonymously to Millionaire MNL. “Tesla essentially soft-launched a nationwide autonomous taxi fleet without third-party validation.”

Legal Gray Areas, Public Red Flags

Legal experts argue Tesla may be exploiting a regulatory gray area. Autonomous vehicle regulations are fragmented across states, with no cohesive federal standard in place yet. Tesla is reportedly taking advantage of this patchwork to operate in less regulated jurisdictions while avoiding states like California, where AV rules are more stringent.

Still, public backlash is mounting.

“If that car hit a child because it failed to stop, who’s responsible? The passenger? The programmer? Elon Musk?” asked a concerned parent whose neighborhood saw one of the Robotaxi test units.

Tesla’s Response

In a press release, Tesla stated that the incidents were “rare edge cases” and that the system had “performed better than expected” during real-world deployment. The company said it is “cooperating with authorities” and continuously pushing over-the-air updates to improve behavior.

But critics argue that using the public as beta testers for a self-driving product is reckless.

A Cautionary Launch

For now, Tesla’s Robotaxi remains operational in limited areas, with some cities reportedly pausing rollout until safety assessments are completed.

Whether this ends in a minor bump or a full regulatory showdown remains to be seen. But the early glitches in Tesla’s grand Robotaxi vision suggest that while the technology might be close, public trust is still a long road ahead.

Tags: autonomous vehiclesElon MuskFSDMillionaire MNLNHTSARobotaxiself-driving carsTeslaTraffic LawsTransportation Safety
Share30Tweet19

Recommended For You

Katie Miller Resurfaces at xAI After Departing Trump White House with Elon Musk

by Zoe
July 4, 2025
0
Katie Miller Resurfaces at xAI After Departing Trump White House with Elon Musk

Katie Miller, a former senior communications official in the Trump White House and wife of policy advisor Stephen Miller, has reemerged in the public eye, this time at...

Read moreDetails

Starbucks Execs Offered $6M in Stock Grants While Baristas Struggle for Raises

by Zoe
July 4, 2025
0
Starbucks Execs Offered $6M in Stock Grants While Baristas Struggle for Raises

As Starbucks moves into the next chapter of its corporate revival, the coffee giant is drawing sharp criticism for its compensation strategy. The company is dangling up to...

Read moreDetails

Runway’s Founders Set Sights on Building AI-Powered Immersive Worlds

by Zoe
July 4, 2025
0
Runway’s Founders Set Sights on Building AI-Powered Immersive Worlds

Runway, the $3 billion artificial intelligence startup that made waves by revolutionizing video editing, is turning the page to a new chapter, one that could redefine the future...

Read moreDetails

Inside Meta’s Boldest Startup Strategy – And the Woman Leading It From the Front

by Zoe
July 4, 2025
0
Inside Meta’s Boldest Startup Strategy – And the Woman Leading It From the Front

As Vice President and General Manager of Meta Israel & Southern Europe, Adi Soffer Teeni has become one of the most influential figures shaping tech leadership in the...

Read moreDetails

The Most Interesting COO in SaaS? Adi Dar Built Defense Systems Before monday.com

by Zoe
July 4, 2025
0
The Most Interesting COO in SaaS? Adi Dar Built Defense Systems Before monday.com

Adi Dar has spent his career at the forefront of global technology innovation, from building Israel’s top defense systems to founding a global cybersecurity company, and now leading...

Read moreDetails

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Browse by Category

  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL

Recent Posts

  • Katie Miller Resurfaces at xAI After Departing Trump White House with Elon Musk
  • Starbucks Execs Offered $6M in Stock Grants While Baristas Struggle for Raises
  • Runway’s Founders Set Sights on Building AI-Powered Immersive Worlds
  • Inside Meta’s Boldest Startup Strategy – And the Woman Leading It From the Front
  • The Most Interesting COO in SaaS? Adi Dar Built Defense Systems Before monday.com

Recent Comments

No comments to show.

Archives

  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • June 2024

Categories

  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL

CATEGORIES

  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL

About Millionaire MNL News

  • About Millionaire MNL News

© 2025 Millionaire MNL News

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • FINANCE
  • LIFESTYLE
  • MILLIONAIRE STORY
  • REAL ESTATE
  • TRAVEL

© 2025 Millionaire MNL News

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?
Know someone worth spotlighing?We feature the boldest industry thinkers, entrepreeneurs, and change-makers.
Your Name
Who are you nominating
Your email
Link To LinkedIn