French transport minister says “not worried” about Tesla after Paris car accident

A Tesla logo is seen on a Parisian taxi car in Paris, France, December 14, 2021. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) – French Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari said on Wednesday he was “not worried” at this stage about a fatal accident involving a Tesla (TSLA.O) car Model 3 over the weekend.

“There are no elements (at this stage) that would lead to believe it was tied to a technical problem,” Djebbari told RMC radio.

Leading Paris taxi company G7 has suspended the use of Tesla (TSLA.O) Model 3 cars in its fleet after a fatal accident involving one of the vehicles over the weekend. read more

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Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Benoit Van Overstraeten

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