Ellie Sheriff documented a weird experience during her first Tesla robotaxi ride in Austin, Texas, where she had to exit the vehicle due to predicted weather conditions. This unexpected cancellation left her stranded, exacerbated by high service demand on the app. Although they eventually secured another ride, Sheriff highlighted a significant limitation of the autonomous service, stating it should not terminate rides for inclement weather. This incident underscores the issues with Tesla's autonomous system, which currently lacks lidar and often faces challenges during adverse weather.
"We had to get out of the robotaxi, because weather is coming in." - Sheriff explained their unexpected exit from the vehicle due to inclement weather.
Sheriff expressed concerns, stating, "I don't want to just be a Tesla rah-rah cheerleader...you shouldn't have to terminate the service cuz it's about to rain."
The incident highlights limitations of Tesla's robotaxi service, with reports of chaotic ride experiences including abrupt braking and erratic steering.
Tesla's reliance solely on cameras for their driver assistance features has raised questions about their performance in adverse conditions.
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