# US regulator opens safety investigation as Tesla launches driverless taxis

https://mins.news/en/item/46056

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-04 21:27 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/4/us-regulator-opens-safety-investigation-as-tesla-launches-driverless-taxis?traffic_source=rss

> The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating whether Tesla’s new self-driving Cybercab complies with federal safety standards. Tesla began operating the service in Austin, Texas, on Thursday.

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