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US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis

Al Jazeera Friday 04 September 2026, 21:27 UTC 1 min read
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US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis NewsFeed US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into whether Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab meets federal safety standards. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas on Thursday. Published On 4 Sep 2026

US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis NewsFeed US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened up an investigation into whether Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab meets federal safety standards. The company launched the service in Austin, Texas on Thursday. Published On 4 Sep 2026
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