New Crash Data Highlights the Slow Progress of Tesla's Robotaxis

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Fresh NHTSA records show Tesla robotaxis in Austin were involved in crashes while remote drivers took over.
Reported incidents include a fence collision, a construction barricade hit, mirror strikes, and a dog collision.
The service has also faced long wait times and off-route drop-offs in Dallas.
The findings raise fresh questions about Tesla’s safety, reliability, and ability to scale against Waymo.



