Tesla robotaxi rider reports safety driver repeatedly fell asleep, company unresponsive

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A Tesla robotaxi rider reported their safety driver repeatedly fell asleep during a trip, with the vehicle's alerts waking the driver. The rider claims Tesla ignored their report for over a week. The passenger shared a video on Reddit showing the driver slumped over, with the car's safety system beeping to rouse him. Other users reported similar experiences with safety drivers. Tesla began using safety drivers in June for its robotaxi service. CEO Elon Musk previously stated these monitors would be removed by the end of the year.


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