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Tesla’s robotaxi is live: here are some of the first reactions.
- Tesla launched its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, with safety monitors present in vehicles and limited to a geofenced area.
- The invite-only service uses 10-20 Model Y vehicles and operates from 6AM-12AM in a safe area, with a flat fee for initial customers.
- Initial reactions showed slow start, with some invitees waiting for the app and describing summoning and riding experiences.
- Riders had to prove their identity via the app upon entering, with safety monitors staying silent during the ride.
- The front display shows a visualization similar to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature, with real-time support available for riders.
- Robotaxis encountered normal situations like U-turns, speed bumps, and pedestrians, maintaining speeds around 40 mph.
- Despite positive descriptions like 'smooth' and 'great,' there were some instances requiring remote operator assistance.
- Tesla aims to expand the robotaxi service, with plans for a launch in California and over a thousand driverless vehicles on the road soon.
- In comparison, Waymo operates over 1,500 driverless vehicles in multiple cities with plans for further expansion.
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