Topic: tesla robotaxi
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Tesla's Robotaxi Hits Austin Roads Without a Safety Driver
Tesla has launched fully driverless robotaxi rides in Austin, removing the human safety driver from the front seat, marking a significant evolution in its autonomous vehicle program. The company is taking a cautious, phased approach to this transition, starting with only a few unsupervised vehicl...
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Elon Musk Misses Full Self-Driving Deadline Again
Tesla has delayed its timeline for achieving unsupervised Full Self-Driving, with CEO Elon Musk now stating the company must first accumulate about 10 billion miles of data, moving the goalposts again. The current robotaxi service remains a supervised, limited test far from the promised national ...
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Tesla Clears Final Hurdle for Arizona Robotaxi Launch
Tesla has secured a ride-hailing permit from Arizona, allowing it to operate autonomous robotaxi services as a Transportation Network Company in the state. The company completed Arizona's self-certification process for autonomous vehicle testing and has been focusing on the Phoenix Metro area for...
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Waymo vs. Uber: The Price Gap Is Closing
The price gap between Waymo robotaxis and traditional ride-hailing services like Uber is narrowing, as Waymo lowers fares while competitors raise theirs, indicating a maturing competitive market. Tesla's emerging ride-hailing service appears cheaper in data, but its current use of human drivers, ...
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Tesla's Full Self-Driving Under Investigation for Traffic Violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating approximately 2.8 million Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving technology for traffic violations like running red lights and wrong-way driving. The probe includes 58 safety incidents, with 14 collisions and 23 injuries, where FS...
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Waymo Rolls Out Driverless Rides in Miami for 2026 Launch
Waymo has launched its fully driverless robotaxi service in Miami and is expanding to several other U.S. cities, with a commercial launch planned for 2026. The company now offers paid autonomous rides on highways in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Phoenix, while facing competition from Zoox and T...
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