Tesla Job Cuts: NHTSA Undergoes Workforce Reduction
Elon Musk's advisory group, the Department of Government Efficiency, has implemented job cuts at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the agency responsible for overseeing vehicle safety and investigating accidents involving Tesla vehicles.
NHTSA has acknowledged the "modest" reduction in positions, emphasizing its commitment to enforcing regulations for all automotive manufacturers.
The job cuts have primarily involved layoffs and buyouts, but the agency maintains that its staffing levels are adequate to fulfill its mission due to expanded payroll under the Biden administration.
NHTSA's ongoing investigations into Tesla's partially automated vehicles and its mandate for automakers using self-driving technology to provide crash data have been met with criticism from the company. Some watchdogs fear that the staff reductions could potentially hamper these initiatives.