Awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident proves they are putting optics over safety

Awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident proves they are putting optics over safety

An awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident, where the “safety monitor” had to exit the vehicle in the middle of traffic to take the driver’s seat, suggests that Elon Musk’s company is prioritizing optics over safety. more…

Musk hiring for robotaxi in Nevada comes amid scrutiny of driverless cars

Tesla's autonomous taxis are Model Y's. The company says it's Cybercab, a "fully autonomous" taxi service, is coming "in the future." (Photo: Tesla)Elon Musk, who says he hopes to make Tesla robotaxis available to half of America by year’s end, is soliciting job applicants to test his driverless cars on the streets of Southern Nevada. An advertisement on the company’s website seeks a “Data Collection Supervisor, Autopilot (Night Shift)” in Hende…