Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions
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The robotaxi rollout appears overhyped given its severe limitations and Musk's history of broken promises. Operating with safety monitors contradicts claims of "unsupervised" driving, while the tiny fleet and restricted service area hardly constitute a commercial launch. Federal safety investigations and regulatory scrutiny raise serious questions about the technology's readiness for widespread deployment.