How Long Can Tesla Robotaxis Drive Around Breaking The Law? - CleanTechnica

Tesla’s robotaxi pilot program in Austin, Texas, faced serious challenges within its first 24 hours of operation, as one of its AI-driven cars committed multiple egregious traffic violations during a 22-minute drive. These violations went beyond minor infractions, involving blatant law-breaking that even provoked other drivers to honk in frustration. Given the small size of the trial fleet—reported to be between 5 and 35 vehicles—such significant errors on day one raise concerns about the readiness and reliability of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology for robotaxi service, especially since the trial is geographically limited to an area where Tesla’s AI should be highly trained and prepared. The article highlights the troubling implications of these early failures, noting that only Tesla employees, investors, and superfans currently use the service, and negative incidents may be underreported. It questions whether authorities might intervene to halt the pilot due to safety concerns or if Tesla will continue the trial despite the risks. Possible