A group of Democratic lawmakers from Texas has formally requested that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) delay the planned rollout of its robotaxi service in Austin. The lawmakers’ letter, sent Wednesday, asks Tesla to hold off on the launch until September, when updated autonomous vehicle regulations come into force.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had tentatively set the unveiling for this Sunday, but the lawmakers emphasized that postponing the launch would better ensure public safety and help foster trust in Tesla’s autonomous driving operations.
They argue that aligning the launch with the new legal framework will serve the community’s interests and support responsible deployment of self-driving technology.
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