Tesla (TSLA) Stock: Driverless Robotaxi Testing Begins as FSD Software Reaches New Milestone
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TLDR Tesla begins operating Model Y robotaxis in Austin without human safety drivers after years of development FSD version 14 demonstrates smoother driving and better decision-making than previous software releases Crowdsourced data shows FSD 14.1.7 traveled 9,000+ miles between critical disengagements requiring intervention Current FSD subscriber base represents 12% of U.S. Tesla fleet but doesn’t justify $1.5 trillion valuation alone Waymo performs 450,000 weekly driverless rides across five cities, planning expansion to 11 more locations Tesla took a major step forward in autonomous driving by testing Model Y vehicles in Austin without human safety monitors. A video posted on X showed a black Model Y navigating city streets completely empty. Elon Musk confirmed the driverless testing is underway. Tesla, Inc., TSLA The move separates Tesla’s internal testing from its paying robotaxi service. Current robotaxis available to customers still include human supervisors inside. Tesla launched its paid service in Austin in June with expansion plans for 2026. BREAKING: Tesla Model Y Robotaxi with literally no one in the car spotted driving itself on public roads in Austin, Texas! A new age has begun https://t.co/AXHfvl5gtV pic.twitter.com/BtqN7QfDe7 — Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) December 14, 2025 Independent testing of FSD version 14 shows clear improvements over earlier releases. The software handles various driving conditions more smoothly with less jerky movements. Test drives around New York City included snow conditions and airport trips without major problems. Performance data from teslafsdtracker.com reveals FSD version 14.1.7 traveled over 9,000 miles between critical disengagements. These disengagements occur when the vehicle does something potentially dangerous requiring driver takeover. The metric suggests the software is becoming more reliable. Regulatory Challenges Remain The system still requires constant human supervision under current regulations. Federal and state authorities haven’t approved hands-off operation. The FSD software faces ongoing scrutiny for violations involving lane markings, traffic…
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