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Uber and Rivian partner to launch up to 50,000 R2 robotaxis by 2031. With major investment and advanced autonomy tech, the deal signals a shift toward scalable, driverless mobility services.

Tesla has started building its purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi in Texas. While production marks progress, scaling output, refining its Unboxed process, and addressing FSD safety and regulatory concerns remain key hurdles.

Following scrutiny from California regulators, Tesla removed the Autopilot branding to prevent a 30-day license suspension. The dispute centered on marketing language and driver-assistance limits, prompting broader feature and messaging changes.

Waymo has extended its driverless taxi service to 10 metro areas and is targeting 1 million weekly rides by 2026. Meanwhile, Tesla’s robotaxi program remains limited to Austin, underscoring contrasting rollout speeds.

Waymo has launched its sixth-generation autonomous driving hardware, built for mass production and multi-vehicle use. The system will power Zeekr and Hyundai robotaxis as the fleet expands across new U.S. markets.

Tesla says it reached 1.1 million Full Self-Driving subscribers in 2025, reinforcing its strategy to prioritize autonomy and software revenue even as FSD faces regulatory scrutiny and legal challenges.

Tesla has begun unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin, using Model Ys with advanced Full Self-Driving software. The rollout is gradual, marking a major step toward public autonomous ride access.

Tesla plans to eliminate the one-time purchase option for Full Self-Driving and move to a subscription-only model. The decision reflects industry trends but raises questions about cost, hardware limits, and unfulfilled autonomy promises.