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The news media has expended considerable effort researching and publishing information about the robotaxi business. This channel highlights some of the important articles.

TechCrunch – Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions

TechCrunch reports that Tesla indeed launched something today, where they gave out rides for $4.20 to fanboys. But as everyone knew was going to happen, there is a human co-pilot in every vehicle and lots of teleoperation, too. Just like their fake Optimus robots.

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KXAN Austin – US traffic safety agency says Tesla responded to letter concerning its robotaxis

KXAN Austin reports on how the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has stated that Tesla has answered their questions on how they plan on offering robotaxi service safely. But Tesla won't allow the answers to be released to the public even though they will be using public roads.

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electrek – Zoox opens new production facility where its purpose-built robotaxis will be built 

electrek reports that Zoox has created a dedicated factory in Hayward California for manufacturing their custom vehicles. Not only are they trying to develop self driving, but they are doing their own manufacturing, which will be incredibly cost inefficient.

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