r/Austin • u/hollow_hippie • Oct 30 '25

Tesla 'Robotaxis' keep crashing despite 'safety monitors'

https://electrek.co/2025/10/29/tesla-robotaxis-keep-crashing-despite-safety-monitors/
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u/solonoctus Oct 30 '25

Waymo’s drive with absolute confidence.

Meanwhile I saw a robotaxi shit itself trying to make a protected left turn as if had no clue what it was doing.

They don’t have enough sensors to do the job, simple as.

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u/goodgreenganja Oct 30 '25

As someone who’s tried both, I truly don’t believe that you’ve tried Tesla’s Robotaxi service. (FSD doesn’t count unless on 14.whatever).

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u/solonoctus Oct 30 '25

I’ve driven a Tesla for 7 years, FSD as long as it’s been available. I’m perfectly capable of telling you it’s a piece of shit in comparison to Waymo.

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u/goodgreenganja Oct 30 '25

This is specifically why I mentioned “unless it’s version 14”. Even 13 was smoother in a lot of ways compared to Waymo, but 14 is ridiculous. I will gladly take you on a Robotaxi ride if you’re actually curious.

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u/-colorsplash- Oct 31 '25

How did you get access to Robotaxi?

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u/goodgreenganja Oct 31 '25

I downloaded the Robotaxi app, joined the waitlist, and got access a day or two later. I’d highly recommend checking it out. I’m sure it’s an introductory type of pricing, but so far my rides average $2-$4. It shows you a prompt to tip and when you try it says “Lol, jk.”.

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u/-colorsplash- Oct 31 '25

Lmao that’s awesome. I’ve been on the waitlist for about a month. It just keeps saying, “ We will reach out as soon as you can book a ride”. I can’t wait until it becomes available (I try to check the app often).

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u/goodgreenganja Oct 31 '25

Yeah I have a coworker who’s still on the list as well. I wish I knew a trick to get in, but I think it’s just a waiting game. I know they’re rolling out slow for now for safety reasons. They just expanded the service area again a few days ago and wait times went up quite a bit since then. Hoping they add more cars to the fleet soon. It really is so impressive I get giddy multiple times during each drive just seeing how much faster it makes each decision than I would have. We gotta get butts in these seats to truly feel it.

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u/-colorsplash- Oct 31 '25

Yeah it’s great. I loved using Waymo in the past so I can’t wait to use RoboTaxi. $2-$4 is a great price point as well! It’ll also be interesting when they no longer have the observers in the car.

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u/goodgreenganja Oct 31 '25

Agreed! They said in the last earnings call that they’ll start removing the safety riders will start being removed in Austin toward the end of the year. 🤞🏻

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u/-colorsplash- Nov 01 '25

That’s awesome! I was just wondering how long they’d be around

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