Tesla's robotaxi program, despite CEO Elon Musk's positive framing, faces challenges including flat mileage, shrinking vehicle numbers, and ongoing safety questions. Analysts express concern over slow growth and potential regulatory hurdles, contrasting with Tesla's camera-only autonomy claims.
Tesla's Robotaxi network saw a 36% decline in paid miles in Q2 2026 compared to Q1, despite expansion to new cities. This comes as Tesla's profits weaken and CEO Elon Musk states the need to accumulate Cybercab-specific driving data before mass deployment, shifting previous claims about data collection and regulatory hurdles.
Waymo, an Alphabet-owned company, is set to launch fully autonomous robotaxi services without human supervisors in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. Initially available to employees, public access is planned soon. This expands Waymo's driverless operations to over 10 cities, including recent tests in London.
