"Tesla has been operating its Robotaxi platform in Austin since June 22. The vehicles have been operated without a driver, but Tesla has placed safety monitors in the passenger's seat as a precaution. The safety monitors are responsible for performing any necessary interventions and maintaining a safe and comfortable cabin for riders as they experience Tesla's first venture into the driverless ride-sharing space."
"Last week, Tesla expanded its service area in Austin for the third time, expanding it from about 90 square miles to 170 square miles. The expansion included new territory, including the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Tesla's Gigafactory Texas, and several freeways. The freeway is an area that is uncharted territory for the Tesla Robotaxi program, and this fact alone encouraged Tesla to switch up its safety monitor positioning for the time being."
Tesla began Robotaxi operations in Austin on June 22 and has operated vehicles without drivers while placing safety monitors in the passenger seat as a precaution. Safety monitors perform interventions and maintain a safe, comfortable cabin for riders during the driverless service. Last week’s expansion increased the Austin geofence from about 90 to 170 square miles and added the airport, Gigafactory Texas, and freeway segments. Freeway travel prompted a temporary change that places safety monitors in the driver’s seat with hands closer to the steering wheel, aligning more with Bay Area positioning as a precautionary measure.
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