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Sleepy Tesla Driver Caught Snoozing: Your Safety, Their Naptime?

Tesla Model S Bluefire at Tesla Servicecenter Bern Switzerland

Tech bros, hold onto your kombucha because this Silicon Valley safety nightmare is about to blow your mind.

Tesla’s latest “robotaxi” service just hit a new level of wild when a passenger caught their human safety driver repeatedly dozing off during a ride through San Francisco. The Reddit post that’s gone viral reveals a shocking moment where a driver fell asleep multiple times, only being jolted awake by the car’s “pay attention” safety alerts.

When Safety Takes a Backseat

The passenger reported that during their ride, the safety driver conked out at least three times - and this wasn’t just a momentary head-bob. Each time, it was the car’s beeping alerts that dragged the driver back to consciousness. Talk about a trust fall gone wrong.

Community Responds

Reddit commenters didn’t hold back, with some suggesting the incident be reported to the California Public Utilities Commission. Shockingly, another rider chimed in claiming they’d experienced the same driver falling asleep during their morning commute.

Tech’s Dangerous Game

While Tesla insists on having human drivers during their robotaxi testing phase, tech experts are questioning the company’s safety protocols. Compared to other autonomous vehicle companies like Waymo, which mandate extensive driver training, Tesla seems to be playing fast and loose with passenger safety.

As the Bay Area continues to be the testing ground for autonomous vehicle technology, one thing’s crystal clear: your rideshare might come with an unexpected side of driver dramedy. Stay woke - unlike these drivers.

AUTHOR: mp

SOURCE: SFist

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