Tesla starts testing robotaxis in Austin without safety monitors

Tesla robotaxis have been spotted on Austin streets without safety monitors. Elon Musk commented on X that “testing is underway with no occupants in the car.” Safety experts are questioning whether Tesla’s autonomous vehicle technology is ready for this next step. “I think it’s a big safety concern to not have a safety driver on board those vehicles,” said Dr. Steven Shladover, lead research engineer specializing in autonomous vehicles at the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Berkeley.

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