Tesla robotaxis glitch out in Austin, caught making wild errors

Tesla’s newly launched robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, has quickly come under scrutiny due to numerous videos showing erratic and unsafe driving behaviors within days of limited public testing. Incidents documented include driving on the wrong side of the road, abrupt “phantom braking” without clear cause, stopping in intersections, and failing to respond appropriately to other vehicles like reversing delivery trucks. Despite the presence of safety monitors in the front seats, these software glitches persist, raising concerns about the readiness of Tesla’s camera-only autonomous system. While some users report smooth rides without intervention, experts and observers highlight the frequency and severity of these errors as alarming for a service in its infancy. The City of Austin and Texas regulators are monitoring the situation closely, with the potential to impose stricter reporting requirements or revoke licenses if the robotaxis are deemed unsafe. Officials are working with Tesla to ensure police can safely interact with the vehicles, reflecting growing regulatory attention. Transportation experts warn that actions like dropping off passengers in the middle of busy