Self-Driving
Tesla starts unsupervised robotaxi rides in Austin with chase cars
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Tesla has begun operating robotaxis in Austin, Texas, without safety monitors inside the vehicles, according to CEO Elon Musk. However, videos suggest that supervision continues via following chase cars. This development raises questions about the extent of true autonomy in the service.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that the company's supervised Full Self-Driving software will shift to a subscription-only model at $99 per month starting after February 14, ending outright purchases. Owners expressed mixed reactions, from frustration over recurring costs and safety worries to enthusiasm for the technology's convenience. An analyst views the change as a sign of Tesla's growing confidence in its self-driving capabilities.
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Following a Cybertruck driver's recent praise for FSD avoiding a head-on crash, another Tesla owner commended the software for steering into a grass median on Interstate 95 in South Carolina to dodge a braking SUV ahead—though video analysis suggests the swerve was unnecessary and risky.