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Tesla Expands Austin Robotaxi Service and Promises Major Full Self-Driving Upgrade Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Tesla is defending itself against a potential 30-day California sales suspension at an ongoing DMV hearing

The exterior of the Tesla automotive company manufacturing facility on September 18, 2023 in Fremont, California.
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A person drives a Tesla Model S on the Embarcadero in 2019. The car company is having a hearing this week with California's DMV, about Tesla's claims of self-driving abilities with its cars.
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Overview

  • Elon Musk announced that integrating Austin robotaxi software into production models will deliver a “step change improvement” to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system
  • Tesla launched paid fully driverless rides in Austin with about 10 Model Ys and recently doubled the geofenced service area
  • The automaker is awaiting regulatory approval to extend its robotaxi service to Europe, China and San Francisco
  • California’s DMV has filed to suspend Tesla’s manufacturing and dealer licenses for 30 days over alleged false advertising of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
  • A Miami federal trial is hearing testimony that Autopilot failed to warn or brake before a 2019 fatal crash, heightening safety and trust concerns