NHTSA Audits Tesla's Cybercab Safety Certification Post-Austin Launch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated an audit into Tesla's self-certification process for its Cybercab robotaxi, which launched in Austin without a steering wheel. This investigation aims to scrutinize how Tesla validated the automated vehicle against existing U.S. safety standards. The move comes swiftly after the Cybercab's public debut, signaling regulatory interest in the safety of future autonomous vehicle deployments.