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Tesla Extends Austin Robotaxi Hours Again, Now Until Midnight
Tesla has extended its Austin Robotaxi hours again. Rides are now available from 6 a.m. to midnight, one hour more than before, as @ethanmckanna pointed out on X. The Robotaxi app also sent riders a notification about the change. This is the latest in a series of small extensions. In August service ran until 10 p.m., and about two weeks ago it reached 11 p.m., alongside more than 100 Cybercabs that brought the Austin fleet to over 300.…
- Austin Robotaxi now runs from 6 a.m. to midnight, one hour longer than before.
- Tesla links 24/7 service to FSD v15, with rollout planned for this month.
🔎 Why it matters: With service ending at midnight, only a six-hour overnight window remains before the 24/7 service Elluswamy ties to FSD v15. Musk identified nighttime driving as the main obstacle.
📈 Upside: The Austin fleet has grown to over 300 Cybercabs, and rides in Dallas are expected next.
📉 Risk: NHTSA opened an inquiry into claims that about 1,000 vehicles sped through active school zones, and has not yet decided whether to open a formal investigation.
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