Tesla has started testing fully autonomous Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin, Texas, with no human in the driver’s seat—a critical milestone for its long-awaited Robotaxi service. CEO Elon Musk confirmed via X (Twitter) that these tests have been ongoing for several days, signaling progress toward the planned June 2025 launch. The initial rollout will be geofenced to the safest parts of Austin, beginning with a small fleet of Tesla-owned Model Ys before expanding to 1,000 vehicles within months.
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The stakes are high for Tesla, as competitors and regulators closely watch its driverless technology. Unlike rivals such as Waymo and Cruise, Tesla relies solely on camera-based Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems, avoiding expensive LiDAR and radar sensors. However, past delays and skepticism remain—investors recall GM’s Cruise failure after a pedestrian incident, raising concerns over Tesla’s ability to execute safely.
Despite risks, analysts like Wedbush’s Dan Ives remain bullish, predicting Tesla could dominate the autonomous vehicle market and reach a $2 trillion valuation within 12-18 months. The Robotaxi launch could mark a turning point, shifting Tesla from an automaker to a mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) leader.
Source: finance.yahoo
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