Evidence40%Reported
OpinionProduct·March 24, 2026
Business Insider: Fully Self-Driving Cars Are 'Almost Impossible' Despite Robotaxi Race
Business Insider's investigation, including rides in Waymo and Tesla vehicles and interviews with safety engineers, concludes that nothing on the road today is truly autonomous, casting doubt on the trillion-dollar robotaxi opportunity.
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Evidence40%Reported
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Single publisher source
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March 24, 2026
Last updated
March 24, 2026
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- Why fully self-driving cars are almost impossibleBusiness Insider·Mar 24
Evidence Strength
Evidence40%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 24, 2026
Last updated
March 24, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Senator Markey Calls for Federal Investigation into AV Remote Assistance Programs Including Tesla'sTesla Admits Robotaxi Remote Operators Can Directly Drive Vehicles at Up to 10 MPHGizmodo: Tesla's Remote Driving Approach Is Unique and More Aggressive Than CompetitorsTesla Robotaxi Service in Austin Uses Remote Human Drivers as BackupTesla Driverless Paid Rides Launched in Austin, Expansion Planned for H1 2026