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Tesla Robotaxis Begin Operating Fully Driverless in Austin
Tesla’s Robotaxi service in Austin, US, is now operating without a safety driver in the vehicle. According to reports, all Tesla Robotaxi trips observed in the city in recent weeks have been fully autonomous. According to The Verge, this finding is based on statistics from Robotaxi Tracker, a platform that relies on user data. The platform’s creator, Ethan McKanna, said that all 170 Robotaxi trips tracked in Austin over the past two weeks were driverless. These trips were completed by a total of 54 different Tesla vehicles. Images and information shared on social media also indicate that the number of driverless Robotaxi vehicles in the city is increasing.
This is a significant change for Tesla. Elon Musk previously said that safety drivers in Robotaxi vehicles would be eliminated completely by the end of 2025. However, the process has taken longer than planned. Robotaxi Tracker has also observed an increase in driverless Tesla Robotaxi trips in other cities, such as Dallas and Houston. Nevertheless, some questions about Tesla’s autonomous driving system remain. It was previously revealed that some Robotaxi trips that appeared to be driverless were actually being controlled or monitored remotely by human operators. The latest change in Austin is particularly important for Tesla because the company is preparing to launch the Cybercab model. This dedicated Tesla robotaxi will have neither a steering wheel nor pedals. Reliable, fully driverless operation is therefore one of the main requirements for launching the Cybercab. The company is reportedly preparing to introduce the Cybercab in Austin first.
This is a significant change for Tesla. Elon Musk previously said that safety drivers in Robotaxi vehicles would be eliminated completely by the end of 2025. However, the process has taken longer than planned. Robotaxi Tracker has also observed an increase in driverless Tesla Robotaxi trips in other cities, such as Dallas and Houston. Nevertheless, some questions about Tesla’s autonomous driving system remain. It was previously revealed that some Robotaxi trips that appeared to be driverless were actually being controlled or monitored remotely by human operators. The latest change in Austin is particularly important for Tesla because the company is preparing to launch the Cybercab model. This dedicated Tesla robotaxi will have neither a steering wheel nor pedals. Reliable, fully driverless operation is therefore one of the main requirements for launching the Cybercab. The company is reportedly preparing to introduce the Cybercab in Austin first.