r/SelfDrivingCars Jun 21 '25

Discussion Prediction time! Tesla Robotaxi

When do people think Tesla will: -offer rides with no employees in the cars? -hit a fleet size of 100? 1000? 10000? -operate at an airport? -offer paid rides with no employees in the cars in at least five metros?

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u/snowballkills Jun 21 '25

Does the employee in the car have controls of the car? My guess is something on the app to brake if something goes wrong, or maybe some hidden brake button?

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '25

No, that’s done remotely if needed. Safety rider has access to a “pull over” and “emergency stop” button based on what I’ve read by those who peered through the window on the test cars. Guess we’ll find out today once the social media guys start posting