Key Takeaways Tesla’s Robotaxi service is proving to be a more affordable and smoother alternative to Uber, as noted by users in Austin and the Bay Area. Users are shocked by how expensive Uber has become compared to the cost of riding a Robotaxi, emphasizing value for money. FSD V14 has garnered positive feedback for…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Robotaxi service is now available to everyone with an iPhone! Access to the service requires downloading the app on iOS devices. The service launched in Austin and the Bay Area, improving accessibility for rides. In Austin, Robotaxis operate without a driver unless on freeways; Bay Area taxis always have a driver present.…
Key Takeaways Tesla Robotaxi reported 3 more crashes, raising the total to 7 incidents in Austin, Texas. The crash rate for Tesla’s Robotaxi is approximately double that of Waymo, despite the presence of in-car supervisors. The Robotaxi service launched with the supervisor seated in the passenger seat to enhance passenger safety. Noteworthy incidents include crashes…
Key Takeaways A Tesla Robotaxi safety driver was caught sleeping while driving a passenger in San Francisco. Tesla’s Robotaxi service is operational in both San Francisco and Austin, but with different regulations. California enforces stricter autonomous-driving laws, requiring a level 4 autonomous status that Tesla hasn’t applied for. In Austin, the safety driver sits in…
Key Takeaways Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi service to five new U.S. cities: Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, and Miami. The rollout follows earlier launches in Austin and the Bay Area, adapting to local regulations for operation. CEO Elon Musk highlighted that the goal is to extend Robotaxi to half of the U.S. population by…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s latest job posting for a Senior Insurance Claims Specialist marks a significant advance in the Robotaxi program. There is potential for Robotaxi expansion to new cities based on recent job listings. The role involves overseeing insurance and risk management for Robotaxi and ride-hailing operations, indicating a focus on liability for accidents. Tesla…
Key Takeaways Tesla is ramping up its Robotaxi program and hiring ahead of new state launches. Tesla is currently active in Austin, Texas, and the California Bay Area, with plans to expand into Nevada, Florida, and Arizona. Two Robotaxi units were recently spotted testing with LiDAR rigs in Gilbert, Arizona, and later in Scottsdale, Arizona,…
Key Takeaways Tesla is looking to expand its Robotaxi operations to Colorado and Illinois. Job postings for Vehicle Operators have opened in Aurora, Colorado, and Chicago, Illinois. The company aims to have Robotaxi services available to half of the U.S. population. Tesla’s strategy includes hiring ahead of regulatory approval to enable quick operations once licensed.…
Key Takeaways Tesla’s Cybercab spotted on the Fremont Test Track, indicating progress in development. Production for the Cybercab is slated to start in early 2026. Crash testing for the Cybercab has also begun at Tesla’s Fremont Factory. Historical comparison: Other Tesla models were first spotted on the test track several months before launch. The Cybercab…
Key Takeaways Tesla has rolled out FSD (Supervised) V14.1, marking its most significant update in nearly a year. New features include vision-based navigation and real-time detour handling for blocked roads. Enhanced emergency vehicle detection allows cars to yield or pull over for police, fire, and ambulances. The update introduces customizable Speed Profiles, including a new…