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NHTSA’s self-driving safety staff reportedly ‘disproportionally affected’ by DOGE cuts

Last updated: April 10, 2025 8:32 am
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The Impact of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency Cuts on Vehicle Automation Safety at NHTSA

The recent cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in February have raised concerns about the impact on vehicle automation safety, as reported by The Financial Times.

The cuts specifically targeted employees working on vehicle automation safety, leading to a disproportionate impact on this crucial division. The division, established in 2023, consisted of several employees who were still in their probationary hiring period. This may have contributed to their dismissals, with approximately 30 individuals losing their jobs. One unnamed former employee expressed worries that the cuts would weaken NHTSA’s ability to comprehend self-driving technologies.

These cuts come at a critical time as Tesla prepares to launch its first robotaxi service in Austin. Elon Musk has ambitious plans to expand similar services to California and other states by the end of the year. However, this latest development adds to a series of unfulfilled promises regarding automated vehicle technology made by the billionaire entrepreneur.

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