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Tesla Robotaxi Begins Limited Service in Austin

Tesla Robotaxi Begins Limited Service in Austin

After more than a decade of promises and hype, Tesla has activated its first robotaxi service, in Austin, close to the company’s headquarters. Like Waymo when it first started, there’s a live person in the driver seat ready to take the controls to steer or stop the car if the AI doesn’t work as programmed. Here’s what top media and Tesla fans are saying.

Fear of Self-Driving Vehicles Isn’t Going Away

Fear of Self-Driving Vehicles Isn’t Going Away

If you are concerned about the safety and capabilities of self-driving passenger vehicles, including robotaxis, you are not alone. A new AAA survey about autonomous vehicles shows that our opinions have not changed in five years, despite advances in the technology.

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