Evidence60%Strong
FactIn ProgressProduct·March 18, 2026
Tesla Austin Robotaxi Program Reports 15 Crash Incidents with Limited Unsupervised Operations
Tesla's Austin robotaxi program operates roughly 35 vehicles with in-car safety supervisors, has managed only a single truly unsupervised robotaxi in a limited area, and has reported 15 crash incidents to NHTSA since launching in June 2025.
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
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Sources (2)
Source Timeline
The Great Robotaxi Race: A Look at Tesla’s CompetitionNotateslaapp·Mar 18
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
Nvidia and Uber Announce Global Robotaxi Network Launching in 2027, Directly Competing with TeslaCleanTechnica: Tesla Nearly a Decade Behind on Robotaxi PlansCleanTechnica (Paul Fosse): Tesla Robotaxi in San Francisco Is Cheaper Than Competitors but Has Longer Wait Times and Limited SupplyTesla Robotaxi Service Operating in San Francisco with Safety DriversTesla FSD v14.3 Update in Internal Testing, Broader Rollout Expected by Late April