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Tesla has launched unsupervised Robotaxi services in Austin, Texas. CEO Elon Musk announced that rides in the Model Y now operate with no human safety monitor present in the vehicle.
However, reviews of the service reveal a “chase car”—another Tesla Model Y—following the Robotaxi during every ride. While Tesla has not officially confirmed the chase car’s purpose, it likely contains human monitors ready to intervene if necessary. This suggests that while the specific vehicle carrying passengers lacks a driver, the fleet is not yet fully autonomous.
This launch coincides with competitor Waymo expanding its fully autonomous services to Miami, marking a new phase in the autonomous vehicle rivalry.
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