A House Democrat is calling on the U.S. government to take action after reports that Tesla vehicles have been seen with drivers apparently asleep, according to a Yahoo News report and coverage by Channel NewsAsia.
The requests focus on addressing risks linked to driver-assistance features and ensuring stronger safeguards for drivers and passengers. The outlets describe the issue as part of an ongoing debate over how systems that assist with driving are used and understood by the public, including whether drivers remain sufficiently attentive when technology is engaged.
While the reports agree on the central point—urging U.S. action in response to incidents involving allegedly sleeping drivers—they emphasize different aspects. Yahoo News frames the call as an attempt to prompt policy or regulatory follow-up, whereas Channel NewsAsia situates the development within broader scrutiny of Tesla-related safety concerns and the accountability of automated or assisted-driving technologies. Both reports highlight that the matter is attracting attention from lawmakers as regulators and companies continue to face questions about vehicle safety and compliance.
