US traffic safety agency says Tesla responded to letter concerning its robotaxis

AUSTIN (KXAN) --- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it received a response from Tesla regarding a letter it sent the company in May.

The NHTSA asked the company to explain how it plans to operate its robotaxis service safely. Its letter included questions about how Tesla would handle crash reporting, compliance with traffic safety laws and respond to emergencies.

NHTSA also asked how the robotaxis would safely operate in low-visibility, like sun glare, fog, rain or snow.