There are many clues that Tesla is using lots of remote monitoring and supervision, and possibly even remote driving, for their early tests. Optimus still does that.

Competition in robotaxi technology is intensifying, with Mercedes, Verne, Waymo, and others advancing.

Tesla has reported yet another crash involving its Robotaxi fleet in Austin to the NHTSA. The new data keeps the program’s accident rate alarmingly high compared to human drivers, even as the company prepares to remove human safety supervisors from the vehicles.

According to CNBC, Waymo is rapidly expanding paid driverless rides and has expanded past the milestones of other companies, like Tesla. Although this is an incredible milestone, the gap between Waymo and other self-driving car companies can impact how quickly consumers gain access to reliable, autonomous, lower-impact transportation.

Alphabet's Robotaxi company Waymo has reportedly reached 450,000 weekly rides milestone as self-driving race heats up.

Volkswagen is putting its Tesla Robotaxi rival through its paces in Wolfsburg, Germany – without a steering wheel or pedals!

One EV stock stands out as a potential winner in 2026.