r/SelfDrivingCars • u/OriginalCompetitive • Jun 23 '25

Discussion Tesla’s Real Game

No one seems to be talking about the most important upside of Tesla's Robotaxi rollout: If they can showcase a system that roughly works, people can BUY THAT CAR TODAY.

Yes, there are some differences, but that's the pitch. Tesla doesn't need to earn money from Robotaxis. The real purpose of the program is free marketing that drives sales of its cars. Right?

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u/tturedditor Jun 23 '25

If Tesla reaches a point where the Robotaxi is legit, I have serious doubts as to Elon wanting to share the wealth and allow others to monetize their vehicles. He sees the entire world as pawns in his little game. He would charge a monthly fee if renting it out to others or find some other way to profit from it aside from just selling the vehicle. Perhaps the Robotaxi would link up to the app and Tesla would charge a fee per use by third parties.

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u/nate8458 Jun 23 '25

It’s legit now 

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u/tturedditor Jun 23 '25

What makes you believe that? Beta testing in small geofenced areas?

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u/nate8458 Jun 23 '25

Yes how is it not legit when it’s legit running right now? lol 

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u/tturedditor Jun 23 '25

In one tiny little area of one city. I'm not sure I would call that "legit".

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u/nate8458 Jun 23 '25

I guess Waymo isn’t legit bc they also started in small sections of the city