Tesla, Sürücüsüz Robotaksi Hizmetini Genişletiyor
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Robotaxis are critically important for Tesla
Tesla’s robotaxi initiative is central to CEO Elon Musk’s recent strategic changes within the company. Musk has shifted focus to emphasize artificial intelligence and robotic technologies alongside electric vehicle production. Accordingly, the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software forms the backbone of its robotaxi infrastructure.
For Tesla, the growth of its robotaxi network and the widespread adoption of FSD technology are vital for future revenue and growth targets. The company positions driverless transportation as a new business model beyond just electric vehicle sales.
Tesla’s robotaxi service has been operational in Austin for approximately one year. However, reports indicate that customers sometimes encounter wait times exceeding 30 minutes.
According to a presentation prepared by Austin officials, Tesla currently has around 50 robotaxi vehicles operating in the city. In contrast, Alphabet’s Waymo is said to be providing services with over 250 vehicles in the same area. This data indicates that Waymo holds a significant advantage over Tesla in terms of fleet size in the Austin market.
Last month, Elon Musk stated that he expects fully autonomous vehicles, which operate without human security personnel or driver oversight, to become more prevalent across the U.S. by 2026. In April, Tesla also announced the launch of its robotaxis in Dallas and Houston.
