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In ProgressLast updated 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.
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March 18, 2026
Last updated
March 18, 2026
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Source Timeline
- Mar 18ElectrekFormer Uber CEO says Waymo ‘obviously’ ahead of Tesla in robotaxi race
- Mar 18Not A Tesla AppThe Great Robotaxi Race: A Look at Tesla’s Competition
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