NHTSA in the spotlight as federal safety watchdog probes Tesla FSD and recalls; US auto-safety body under pressure to tighten oversight.
Zoox teams up with Uber to deploy self-driving cars in LA next year, while Waymo's driverless vehicle mishap highlights ongoing safety challenges. Tesla's use of driver assistance systems also draws regulatory attention amid industry-wide safety concerns.
Waymo has issued a software recall affecting thousands of robotaxis after discovering a bug could let cars drive into standing flood water. The company has paused some rides and is implementing safeguards while it fixes the software, with operations in multiple markets affected.