Tesla’s rocket-shaped Robotaxi map in Houston is partly ‘fake’
Following Tesla's Robotaxi service expansion in Houston, creator of Robotaxi Tracker Ethan McKanna tested the service and found that its service area map includes downtown regions where Robotaxis will not actually pick up passengers. McKanna characterized Houston as the most problematic 'fake' autonomous vehicle service area he has observed, noting inefficient routing that resulted in a 40-minute journey for a two-block distance.
Key points
- Tesla's Houston Robotaxi map shows service areas where pickup is unavailable
- Described as most egregious fake AV service area by independent tracker
- Routing inefficiencies reported, including 40-minute trips for short distances
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