US EditionTesla Launches Driverless Robotaxis in Austin, But Early Rides Show Speeding and Lane Errors
- Tesla launched a driverless robotaxi service with about 10 Model Y vehicles operating in a limited area of Austin on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
- The launch followed a new Texas law signed by Governor Greg Abbott requiring operator permits, which takes effect on September 1, though some lawmakers urged Tesla to delay its rollout until then.
- Tesla’s robotaxis run daily from 6 a.m. to midnight with a flat fee of $4.20 per ride, using an improved camera-only Full Self-Driving system and carrying a Tesla safety monitor in the passenger seat.
- Elon Musk called the launch a 'culmination of a decade of hard work,' but industry experts and critics express skepticism about Tesla's camera-reliant system and Musk's history of overpromising on autonomous driving.
- This launch marks a cautious first test of Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions amid regulatory scrutiny and challenges scaling up, with expansion planned if the service proves safe and successful.
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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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