'Tesla is (still) trying to deceive investors into thinking it has SF robotaxis'
4 days ago
- #Tesla
- #Regulation
- #Autonomous Vehicles
- Tesla claims progress on Robotaxi network, including testing in Austin and Bay Area.
- Tesla's Bay Area operations are not legally autonomous; vehicles are driven by humans.
- Tesla has not applied for California permits to operate driverless vehicles.
- Tesla uses branding like 'Robotaxi' and 'Full Self-Driving' despite not being fully autonomous.
- California regulations require permits and reporting for autonomous vehicle operations, which Tesla lacks.
- Tesla's statements may be aimed at investors to inflate stock value.
- Waymo, a competitor, has operational driverless taxis in multiple US metro areas.
- Elon Musk has made ambitious claims about Robotaxi expansion, with unfulfilled promises in the past.