Tesla's Robotaxis: A Bumpy Ride So Far

Tesla's robotaxis have hit the road, but not without a few hiccups. Early users and fans are sharing their experiences, and it turns out, the rides aren't always smooth. One big issue is "phantom braking. " This is when the car stops suddenly for no clear reason. It seems the car's cameras are having trouble understanding shadows, road marks, or other things on the road. This list of problems includes three times when this happened. But that's not all. There are other problems too. For example, the app that comes with the service doesn't let you change your pickup spot or drop a pin for a precise drop-off. Some users have shared their thoughts on this, hoping for improvements. Now, not everyone has had a bad time. One user, who's a big Tesla fan, said he had 20 rides over two days with no problems. He said all his rides were smooth and comfortable. But not everyone is so lucky. The only way we know about these problems is because users are sharing their experiences on social media. Texas, where these robotaxis are running, doesn't make Tesla report any incidents. But recently, Texas made new rules. These rules could make it harder for Tesla if their robotaxis are found to be unsafe. So, while Tesla's robotaxis are a cool idea, they still have some kinks to work out. It's important to remember that this technology is still new and improving.