CNBC – Tesla faces protests in Austin over Musk’s robotaxi plans
CNBC reports that even Texans don't want not stinking Elon robotaxis!
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Robotaxi.news
Are robotaxis the future? Or instead, the past?
Tesla
Clearly the robotaxi company with the weakest sensors, the worst software, and the most deranged CEO. Fortunately reality has not been tainted by an actual robotaxis implementation, though long promised by their leader…
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electrek – Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
electrek reports that the Tesla robotaxi rollout is delayed, to the surprise of absolute no one.
TheStreet – First look: Tesla’s biggest bet in years makes street debut
TheStreet published an article on June 11th on how the Tesla robotaxi system was going to start on the 12th, and that this is a make or break moment. But of course, Tesla wasn't able to start their system on the 12th since they don't have a viable system in the first place.
electrek – Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
electrek reports on how Tesla continues to try to hide their crash data.
Bloomberg – A Fatal Tesla Crash Shows the Limits of Full Self-Driving
Bloomberg reports on how a fatal crash of a Tesla on FSD shows that the autonomous system is simply not safe because their sensors are completely inadequate.
Jalopnik – Tesla Running So-Called ‘Full Self-Driving’ Software Splatters ‘Child’ In School Bus Test
Jalopnik reports that the safety of Tesla FSD was once again tested. This time the Tesla on FSD drove right past a stopped school bus with its Stop sign extended and red lights flashing, and then proceeded to identify a dummy as a pedestrian yet hit it at full speed anyways. FSD is simply not a viable autonomous driving system. And Tesla is completely unprepared to run a robotaxi syndrome system.
Fortune – Questions swirl as Tesla nears Austin launch day for high stakes driverless robotaxi launch
Fortune reports on how Tesla is supposed to launch their robotaxi system in Austin in June, yet they lack the fundamental technology to operate autonomous vehicles. Surely they will simply be using human drivers in what is basically an absurdly expensive ride hailing scheme.
electrek – Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent
electrek reports on how a 2025 Tesla in (Non) Full Self-Driving mode suddenly veered off the road for no reason. And Tesla is supposed to start a robotaxi service in June???
electrek – Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’
electrek also reports how Tesla robotaxis will actually be teleoperated. And it must be noted that teleoperation of cars simply is not safe.
Forbes – Elon Musk’s Tesla Robotaxi Rollout Looks Like A Disaster Waiting To Happen
Forbes reports on how Tesla is in no way ready for their June "Cybercab" rollout in Austin. They simply do not have the technology
electrek – NHTSA asks Tesla how it plans to release its robotaxi service based on FSD
electrek reports the list of questions the NHTSA is asking about Tesla's alleged robotaxi system. The issue is that it is based on FSD, but FSD is know to be inadequate and dangerous.
Reuters – US agency asks Tesla to answer questions on Texas robotaxi plan
Reuters reports on how NHTSA is very leery of Tesla using FSD for their robotaxis given that FSD simply is inadequate and dangerous.
Eyewitness News 7 – Tesla in autopilot crashes into van parked in driveway, driver ticketed for careless driving
Eyewitness News 7 reports that a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed into a vehicle parked off the street and in a driveway right in front of a house. The driver was blamed. But who is going to be blamed when Tesla robotaxis screw up and crash???
Business Insider – Insiders reveal how Tesla is preparing for its June robotaxi launch
Business Insider reports on how Tesla simply doesn't have viable autonomous vehicle technology. Therefore it is just going to be bunch of remote control Teslas. Just like their Optimus "robots".
The Verge – Trump updates Biden’s robo-car crash reporting rule to benefit Tesla
The Verge reports that even though Tesla announced just awful financials their stock rose 20% on the mistaken believe that reducing regulations will help Tesla's robotaxi venture. The real problem is their lack of a working technology, not regulations.
