Tesla released video clips showcasing its robotaxi navigating real-world scenarios, including instances where rival robotaxis from Waymo and Avride appeared to impede its path. The footage was shared ahead of Tesla's third-quarter earnings call and aims to bolster its case for robotaxi safety.
Tesla is seeking to differentiate its robotaxi technology and safety record from competitors like Waymo and Avride as it prepares for broader deployment and faces scrutiny ahead of its third-quarter earnings call.
Tesla released video clips on October 21, 2026, showcasing its robotaxi navigating real-world road conditions, including instances where rival robotaxis from Waymo and Avride appeared to impede its progress. The footage was shared by Tesla's VP of AI, Ashok Elluswamy, on X, and aims to bolster the company's public case for robotaxi safety. One clip shows a Waymo robotaxi encroaching on Tesla's lane while making a turn, and another shows an Avride car pulling too far into Tesla's path at night. Tesla began offering limited autonomous rides without an in-car safety monitor in Austin in January 2026. The company stated its robotaxi service has driven 3.3 million autonomous miles, and plans to launch unsupervised Cybercabs in Dallas in November.
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