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Time of India
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla robotaxi launch date: Elon Musk to unveil historic service this weekend, claims report. Which states will get service initially?
Tesla is preparing to launch its robotaxi service in San Francisco as soon as this weekend. The company's robotaxi business is still in its early stages, having only conducted a controlled test run in Austin, Texas, earlier this year. The geofenced area where the robotaxi service will operate covers a large swath of the Bay Area, including Marin, much of the East Bay, San Francisco and stretching south to San Jose, Reuters reported on Friday citing Business Insider. Tesla robotaxi launch timeline has been moved up to as early as Friday and some Tesla owners will receive invites to use the service, according to the report. CEO Elon Musk has shifted Tesla's focus toward robots and self-driving taxis to counter declining sales for the electric automaker's aging vehicle lineup. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category PGDM others Management CXO Finance Digital Marketing Design Thinking Technology Data Science Public Policy MCA Data Analytics Cybersecurity Healthcare Artificial Intelligence MBA Product Management Others Degree healthcare Leadership Project Management Operations Management Data Science Skills you'll gain: Financial Analysis & Decision Making Quantitative & Analytical Skills Organizational Management & Leadership Innovation & Entrepreneurship Duration: 24 Months IMI Delhi Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) Starts on Sep 1, 2024 Get Details Meanwhile, The Information reported that Tesla is well behind the pace necessary to meet Musk's goal of producing at least 5,000 of its Optimus humanoid robots this year, having made only a few hundred of them. Reuters could not independently verify the Business Insider and Information reports, while Tesla did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the reports. Tesla Robotaxis Launch States Live Events During the earnings call this week, Musk said Tesla is getting regulatory permission to launch robotaxis in several states, including California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. California regulators told Reuters on Wednesday Tesla had not yet applied for permits needed to pick up and charge passengers for rides in fully autonomous vehicles. Companies need a series of permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the California Public Utilities Commission to test and deploy autonomous vehicles in the state. The DMV and CPUC did not respond to requests for comment. Regulatory hurdles pose a challenge to Tesla as it must gain the trust of safety officials before launching fully autonomous services. FAQs Q1. Who is Elon Musk? A1. Elon Musk is CEO of Tesla. Q2. Where will Tesla Robotaxis be launched? A2. During the earnings call this week, Elon Musk said Tesla is getting regulatory permission to launch robotaxis in several states, including California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. California regulators told Reuters on Wednesday Tesla had not yet applied for permits needed to pick up and charge passengers for rides in fully autonomous vehicles.
CNBC
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- CNBC
Tesla moves to expand Robotaxi to Phoenix, following rival Waymo
Elon Musk's Tesla has applied to test and eventually deploy its Robotaxi vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, following in the footsteps of market leader Waymo. Tesla has applied to conduct autonomous vehicle testing and operations, with and without human safety drivers on board, in Arizona, a spokesperson for the Arizona Department of Transportation told CNBC on Thursday. A decision on the application is expected at the end of July, and Tesla has "expressed interest in operating within the Phoenix Metro area," the spokesperson said via email. Reuters first reported Tesla's Arizona ambitions. The effort to expand to Arizona comes after Tesla in June began a pilot test of its robotaxis in Austin, Texas. Tesla's Austin fleet includes Model Y SUVs that are equipped with the company's newest, automated driving systems. Those vehicles are remotely supervised by employees in an undisclosed operations center, and they each include a human safety supervisor who rides with passengers. The safety supervisor sits in the front passenger seat, accompanying riders, who are invited fans of Tesla. The supervisor can intervene should the Tesla Robotaxis get into trouble. Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet, opened up a driverless robotaxi service to the public in the Phoenix area in 2020. Tesla, which was once seen as a self-driving pioneer, is now working to catch up to Waymo. The companies have distinct approaches to self-driving technology. Tesla claims its choice to mostly use cameras instead of expensive sensors like lidar will make its autonomous vehicles more economically viable. The Musk company's initial efforts in Austin have run into issues. One invited passenger, who runs a Tesla-focused YouTube channel called Dirty Tesla, captured an incident on camera where his Robotaxi dinged a parked car outside of a restaurant. Other incidents where Tesla Robotaxis violated rules of the road in Austin have also been captured on camera and circulated on social media, drawing regulatory scrutiny from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal vehicle safety agency. Tesla is scheduled to hold a second-quarter earnings call on July 23, during which executives are expected to discuss the initial Robotaxi pilot. Separately, Musk on Wednesday said on X that Tesla is awaiting regulatory approvals to bring Robotaxis to the San Francisco Bay Area "probably in a month or two." The California Department of Motor Vehicles sued Tesla in 2022 alleging that the company made false claims in marketing and advertising about its vehicles' self-driving capabilities.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tesla under NHTSA's scrutiny over Robotaxi incident. Know more
Tesla has started offering paid rides in its driverless Robotaxis in Austin. (Bloomberg) Notify me Tesla has again come under scrutiny, and this time because of the electric vehicle manufacturer's self-driving Robotaxis' violation of traffic laws during the company's first day offering paid rides in Austin. The US auto safety regulator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is looking into the incidents where Tesla Robotaxis appeared to violate traffic rules. Bloomberg has reported that NHTSA is aware of the incidents that were captured in videos posted on social media and is gathering additional information from the EV manufacturer. Following an assessment of those reports and other relevant information, NHTSA will take any necessary actions to protect road safety, the agency has reportedly stated in its official statement. In one of the videos, posted by an investor of the company, a Tesla Model Y enters an Austin intersection in a left-turn-only lane. The Tesla hesitates to make the turn, swerves right and proceeds into an unoccupied lane meant for traffic moving in the opposite direction. The video also reveals that the Tesla Model Y re-enters the correct lane over a double yellow line, which drivers are not supposed to cross. Another video posted Sunday captured two riders in a driverless Model Y having trouble after pressing a button on the rear screen of the vehicle to indicate that they wanted the vehicle to pull over. The video shows that right after pressing the button, a message popped up on the screen indicating that the Model Y would find a safe location to pull over. But rather than execute a pull-over manoeuvre, the vehicle came to a stop in the middle of the road. In some other social media posts, initial riders in the driverless Tesla Model Ys shared footage of the EVs speeding. In one of the videos, the Tesla EV reached 56 kmph shortly after passing a 48 kmph speed limit sign. These developments come after Tesla recalled more than 362,000 electric cars in February 2023, after NHTSA said that its driver-assistance system may allow cars to infringe on local traffic rules. Meanwhile, NHTSA continues to investigate the performance of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite of automated driver-assist features. The agency is examining how the system performs at times when visibility is limited by glare, dust or fog. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 24 Jun 2025, 09:33 AM IST
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Elon Musk's Tesla Robotaxis in trouble after debut in Austin: Here's why
Tesla, owned by Elon Musk , has launched its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. But soon after the launch, federal safety officials contacted the company following videos that appeared to show the self-driving cars breaking traffic rules. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) told TechCrunch that it is looking into the incidents. The agency said it has reached out to Tesla to collect more details. As mentioned above, this comes just one day after Tesla launched its limited robotaxi service in South Austin. The company is offering rides to invited users in vehicles powered by its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which is designed to operate without direct driver control. What NHTSA said about Tesla Robotaxis violating traffic rules 'NHTSA is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information,' the company said in a statement. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'NHTSA will continue to enforce the law on all manufacturers of motor vehicles and equipment, in accordance with the Vehicle Safety Act and our data-driven, risk-based investigative process. Under U.S. law, NHTSA does not pre-approve new technologies or vehicle systems — rather, manufacturers certify that each vehicle meets NHTSA's rigorous safety standards, and the agency investigates incidents involving potential safety defects. Following an assessment of those reports and other relevant information, NHTSA will take any necessary actions to protect road safety.' Tesla robotaxi vehicles currently operate with a human 'safety monitor' in the front passenger seat but are intended to drive without input. Tesla has not disclosed technical details of the unsupervised FSD software used in the robotaxis. Several videos posted online show troubling behavior. In one clip, a Tesla robotaxi swerves into the wrong lane. In another, it appears to drive over the speed limit. Author and Tesla critic Ed Niedermeyer captured footage of two Tesla robotaxis unexpectedly braking while driving past parked police vehicles. The video has since been posted on YouTube. NHTSA noted that under U.S. law, it does not pre-approve new vehicle technologies. Instead, manufacturers must certify their systems meet safety standards. The agency investigates potential defects and can take enforcement action if needed. Colourful Beats Cables! Find perfect match for your iPhone
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Tesla launches Robotaxi service in Texas; ‘Culmination of a decade of hard work,' says CEO Elon Musk
Elon Musk's Tesla has finally launched its first Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas. After years of delay, the company has now deployed a small fleet of self-driving vehicles in Austin. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Telsa CEO posted about the launch of Tesla Robotaxi on X (formerly known as Twitter). Musk also thanked the software and chip design teams on the successful launch of Robotaxi. 'Super congratulations to the @Tesla_AI software & chip design teams on a successful @Robotaxi launch!! Culmination of a decade of hard work. Both the AI chip and software teams were built from scratch within Tesla,' wrote Elon Musk. Presently, the roll out of Robotaxi in Austin is a limited pilot program. This program consists of small fleet of cars including 10 to 20 Tesla Model Y SUVs. These vehicles will operate within a specific 'geofenced' area of the city and will mainly focus on the south and central Austin. The fleet will also avoid the more complex intersections and challenging weather conditions. The company is presently offering rides to select group of invited customers which also include some social media influencers, for a flat fee of $4.20 per trip. The Tesla Robotaxis are deigned to operator without a human driver, but the company is using 'safety monitors' who will sit in the front passenger seat during the initial trials. Musk has consistently touted robotaxis as a crucial component of Tesla's future valuation, promising a vast network of self-driving cars. However, the path to commercial deployment has been longer and more challenging than initially predicted, with years of unfulfilled promises regarding the full capabilities of Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" (FSD) software. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now How Robotaxi works To get started, download the Robotaxi app. Use your Tesla Account credentials to sign in. Create a Tesla Account if you don't already have one before attempting to sign into the Robotaxi app. Once you have signed in, enter your destination from within the service area shown in the Robotaxi app. When confirming your ride, you can expect to see the estimated ride fare as well as how long it will take before the vehicle is expected to arrive at your pickup location. While the vehicle is on its way, you can change your destination from the Robotaxi app. Once the vehicle has arrived, confirm the license plate number with the one provided in the Robotaxi app. After confirming the vehicle, open the door, fasten your seatbelt and tap 'Start' in the Robotaxi app to begin the trip.
