Tesla Robotaxis operate fully unsupervised in Austin ahead of Cybercab launch

Over the past two weeks, all 170 Tesla Robotaxi rides in Austin tracked by Robotaxi Tracker were fully unsupervised, involving 54 distinct vehicles. This fully autonomous operation aligns with preparations for the Cybercab launch, Tesla’s robotaxi designed without traditional controls. An increase in unsupervised vehicles is also noted in Dallas and Houston, with about 30 units active. Robotaxi Tracker creator Ethan McKanna, who interned with Tesla’s team, updated his data to better reflect reality, confirming Austin has ceased using onboard supervisors. Tesla has not officially commented on t

• 170 Robotaxi rides in Austin unsupervised over two weeks
• 54 Tesla vehicles involved in unsupervised operation

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