Tesla admits that some robotaxis are remotely controlled by humans

The electric car manufacturer Tesla has confirmed that its robotaxis can be driven by human operators remotely, but states that this happens rarely and at speeds below 16 km/h. This revelation, made following questions from U.S. Senator Ed Markey, has generated calls for more transparency regarding the operations of autonomous vehicles. In an investigation, several companies, including Tesla, detailed the use of remote assistants, who intervene in emergency situations. Markey emphasized that the information provided is not sufficient, calling for a closer examination of the assistance programs.

Unlike other companies, Tesla allows operators to take control of the vehicle in rare cases, raising questions about the safety and true autonomy of its vehicles. Markey expressed concerns about Tesla's lack of transparency and announced the intention to introduce legislation to address the identified safety gaps.