Two Driverless Teslas Testing In Austin Caught On Camera - CleanTechnica

Two driverless Tesla robotaxis without human safety monitors were recently spotted testing on the roads of Austin, Texas, confirming earlier reports that fully autonomous Tesla vehicles would be operational there before the end of 2025. Elon Musk acknowledged the sightings, stating that testing is underway with no occupants inside the cars. At least two vehicles with different license plates were observed driving without anyone behind the wheel, marking a significant step toward Tesla's goal of human-less robotaxi service. However, the exact number of such vehicles currently testing remains unclear. Despite this progress, skepticism remains regarding the readiness and safety of Tesla’s autonomous technology. Past data shows Tesla has experienced at least seven robotaxi accidents with fewer than 30 vehicles on the road in Austin, raising questions about the system’s reliability. Experts emphasize that proving autonomy safe across diverse environments requires billions of miles of data, far beyond Tesla’s current logged mileage. The future of Tesla’s robotaxi deployment will likely hinge on accident rates and public and regulatory responses. Tesla’s