Tesla Robotaxi Completes First Unsupervised Rides in Austin, Musk Says

Tesla’s Robotaxi program has completed its first paid rides in Austin without a safety monitor inside or a chase vehicle, according to CEO Elon Musk and a rider who documented the experience. The milestone marks a shift from supervised testing launched in 2025 as Tesla expands autonomous operations.

Esther Howard

Feb 3, 2026

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