Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin with no safety driver
TechCrunch • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
Tesla has begun testing its robotaxis in Austin without a safety driver, marking a significant step towards launching a full robotaxi service, according to TechCrunch. This move positions Tesla to compete more directly with Waymo in the autonomous vehicle market.
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