The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reached out to Tesla following reports of its newly launched robotaxis exhibiting erratic driving behavior in public trials in Austin, Texas.

• Footage on social media captured the robotaxis breaking traffic laws, including speeding and swerving.
• Key figures include Elon Musk, who describes the robotaxi project as central to Tesla's future.
• The current rollout is limited to just **12 taxis**, which will not operate in bad weather or carry customers under 18.