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Tesla Launches Driverless Robotaxis in Austin, But Early Rides Show Speeding and Lane Errors
- Tesla launched a driverless robotaxi service on Sunday in Austin, Texas, using about 10 Model Y SUVs with employees as safety monitors.
- The launch followed Texas Governor Greg Abbott's recent signing of a law requiring permits to operate autonomous vehicles, which takes effect September 1.
- Tesla offers rides within a restricted South Austin area daily from 6 a.m. to midnight at a flat fee of $4.20 and invites vetted customers via a new robotaxi app.
- Elon Musk called the launch the culmination of a decade’s work and emphasized safety, while some experts remain skeptical about Tesla’s camera-only approach and rapid promises.
- The Austin robotaxi rollout marks a key test for Tesla amid close regulatory scrutiny, with plans to expand if initial trials proceed smoothly but ongoing concerns over technology readiness.
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Washington, 23 Jun (EFE).- U.S. authorities have requested information from Tesla this Monday due to incidents recorded in the early hours of his robotaxi testing service in Austin. The U.S. National Road Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that in the face of the reported events “it is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information.” Following the start of the Tesla testing service this weekend in Austin, a multit…
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Tesla shares jumped 10% Monday, lifted by the long-awaited launch of the company's robotaxi service that CEO Elon Musk has for years championed as a key driver of Tesla's valuation.
Tesla Robotaxi Videos Show Speeding, Driving Into Wrong Lane
Tesla Inc.’s self-driving taxis appeared to violate traffic laws during the company’s first day offering paid rides, with one customer capturing footage of a left turn gone wrong and others traveling in cars that exceeded posted speed limits.
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