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Amazon-owned Zoox has launched paid robotaxi services in Las Vegas, marking a major step in autonomous ride-hailing commercialisation. The move follows US regulatory approval and heightens competition in a rapidly evolving sector.
A US federal safety board determined that a Tesla driver manually overrode the self-driving feature moments before a fatal crash in Texas killed a woman. However, a separate federal investigation into the system continues amid safety concerns.
The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a high-speed Tesla crash in Texas that killed a 76-year-old woman. The vehicle's driver reportedly engaged Autopilot before striking the home, prompting a wrongful death lawsuit.
US auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into a Tesla Model 3 crash near Houston that resulted in one fatality. The vehicle was operating with the company's advanced driver-assistance system when it struck a residential home at high speed.
Robotaxis blocking ambulances and fire trucks during emergencies have triggered regulatory crackdowns in Texas and raised global safety questions. Operators claim their vehicles are safer than humans, but real-world incidents suggest autonomous systems struggle with unpredictable scenarios.