Tesla Expands Robotaxi Network in Greater Austin Region
CEO Elon Musk announced the expansion of Tesla's Model Y robotaxi service to the Greater Austin area, surpassing rival Waymo's operational range.
Tesla's autonomous driving might spread faster than any technology in history. The hardware foundation has been in place for years, and now a single software update can enable full self-driving capabilities for millions of existing cars.
According to Musk, the robotaxi is the same Model Y that customers can buy today, but it runs on a slightly different software build designed for autonomous operation. Residents in Austin have already spotted Tesla robotaxis navigating city streets without a driver, but with passengers inside testing the new service.
Author's summary: Tesla expands robotaxi service in Austin.