Tesla self-driving manager reports hazardous conditions in Robotaxi testing

Javier Medrano, former manager of Tesla's Full Self-Driving test fleet in Houston, filed a wrongful termination suit describing critical operational conditions. He managed 38 vehicles with a 38:1 operator-to-manager ratio, exceeding Tesla’s internal 15:1 limit, causing insufficient oversight and extreme exhaustion. In March 2025, an autonomous vehicle struck a pedestrian, and Medrano, fatigued, failed to respond properly. After raising staffing concerns, he was fired and replaced by three people. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement and damages, highlighting internal challenges in Tesla’s FSD devel

• Medrano managed 38 vehicles with a 38:1 ratio, exceeding 15:1 limit
• An autonomous vehicle hit a pedestrian in March 2025 during testing

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