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Shock Horror, Tesla’s Robotaxis Suck
But why do they suck so badly?
To say that Tesla’s future is dependent on robotaxis is a bit of an understatement. Tesla has to completely decimate this industry or be left hung out to dry. They have almost entirely stopped investing in and developing new EVs or EV technology, allowing their competition to run away with the market so they can focus on robotaxis. The hypothetical opportunity of this new industry is what has driven Tesla’s stock price to such extensive heights. However, if Tesla cannot meet these lofty expectations, it will be valued exclusively as a car manufacturer, and its value will be dwarfed by its debts, plunging it into the red. This really is sink or swim for Tesla. Yet, after a decade of development, Tesla’s robotaxis utterly suck.
Tesla “soft-launched” its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, June 22. However, rather than the promised Cybercabs, we received 12 unmodified Model Ys with ”Robotaxi” scrawled on the side. The service was also invite-only, with only people directly involved with Tesla getting a ride. Additionally, they weren’t alone in the car, as a safety driver is always required in the passenger seat, ready to take over at a moment’s notice.
Yet, even with this puny number of vehicles, a light sprinkle of customers, and a dedicated safety driver on board, over…
