Tesla is finally doing unsupervised robotaxi rides

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January 22, 2026, 9:23 PM

• •Tesla's robotaxis are now doing unsupervised trips in Austin, Texas.
• •Tesla still uses a waitlist for its robotaxi service.
• •Waymo has driven over 100 million miles with its fully driverless cars.
• •Tesla says its customers have driven 7.4 billion miles using Full Self-Driving, a Level 2 system that requires constant driver supervision.

Tesla has begun unsupervised robotaxi trips in Austin, Texas, a milestone celebrated by Elon Musk. However, it's unclear how many people can ride these robotaxis immediately. Tesla's approach mirrors Waymo's phased rollout strategy, but Waymo has driven significantly more miles. Critics question Tesla's progress, while fans are thrilled, and Waymo continues to widen its lead.

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