Tesla’s push to deploy autonomous Robotaxis is facing fresh scrutiny after reports showed a separate vehicle following each self-driving car on public roads.
Videos shared by Tesla supporters and cited by U.S. technology outlets showed a chase car trailing a Robotaxi during test drives. The practice appears to provide external supervision instead of placing a human safety monitor inside the vehicle.
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk has said its Robotaxis would operate without onboard safety drivers. The external monitoring approach suggests a more cautious rollout than earlier public statements implied.
Electrek reported that the chase car likely monitors system performance and intervenes in case of errors. The company has not publicly detailed the supervision strategy. The development highlights broader challenges for autonomous mobility. Industry analysts say full self-driving systems remain difficult to scale safely without human oversight.
Business Insider previously reported Tesla’s ambitious plans to expand its Robotaxi fleet rapidly. Deployment has been slower than those projections, according to analysts and public disclosures. Autonomous electric vehicles are viewed as a key pillar of clean transport strategies. Large-scale fleets could reduce emissions, congestion, and operating costs over time.
However, a chase-car model could undermine those benefits. Each Robotaxi would require an additional vehicle and driver, increasing costs and emissions.
Regulators in the United States and other markets are increasing scrutiny of autonomous systems. Transparency on safety protocols is expected to shape public acceptance and investor confidence. For the clean energy sector, the episode underscores the gap between technological promises and operational reality.
Reference- Eletrek, Futurism, Business Insider, InsideEVs
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