A Bloomberg test of Tesla’s Austin robotaxi service revealed significant operational failures. Riders experienced wait times reaching 30 minutes. System outages and inefficient routing forced passengers to walk to alternative locations. One vehicle failed to start after arriving for a requested ride.
Tesla currently operates a fleet of only 59 vehicles in the Austin area. CFRA analysts stated this figure falls significantly short of market expectations. The limited rollout fuels skepticism regarding the scalability of Tesla’s autonomous driving technology. Analysts noted the performance adds to Elon Musk’s history of overpromising on product delivery.