Tesla Robotaxi Goes Live: The First Video Impressions Are Here
Briefly

Tesla's Robotaxi program has officially launched in Austin, Texas, offering select influencers and content creators the chance to experience the cars equipped with Full Self-Driving technology. Each vehicle includes a safety monitor and a follow-up car to enhance safety during rides. Although the experience was largely successful, with positive navigation reports, it wasn’t without issues, such as delays and driving errors. The trial phase is currently contained to a section of Austin, with future expansions planned for major Californian cities.
The Robotaxi program is officially live in Austin, Texas, allowing select influencers to experience Tesla's driverless technology with onboard safety measures.
The initial rides provided a mixed experience, with smooth navigation in many cases, but also highlighted room for improvement, particularly with delays and specific driving decisions.
While the Tesla Robotaxi navigated Austin effectively, key incidents—like delays and erratic driving—indicated that the system is not entirely free from flaws.
Selective participation from content creators may have skewed the portrayal of Tesla's autonomous driving performance during the initial trial.
Read at InsideEVs
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