Tesla has been removed from participating in this week’s Vancouver International Auto Show due to safety concerns, according to event organizers. The decision was made after multiple opportunities for the electric carmaker to withdraw were provided.
The show, which starts on Wednesday and ends Sunday at the Vancouver Convention Centre, cited a “primary concern” for the safety of workers, attendees, and exhibitors as the reason for removing Tesla.
However, some protesters argue that Tesla’s removal is justified due to concerns over the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, and his relationship with US President Donald Trump. The protests, which took place in Vancouver and Ottawa over the weekend, were attended by around two dozen people who held signs criticizing Musk and Trump.
The controversy surrounding Tesla has also led to a provincial government ban on the sale of its products from British Columbia Hydro’s electric vehicle rebate program.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/tesla-canada-vancouver-auto-show-removed-a19d8774d0d1f66fafd8522fb45d8f32