In the world of autonomous ride-hailing services, there are only a handful of names. Each of these few players follows a specific strategy to keep the competition at bay. Tesla, however, has already revealed where the journey is heading next. The company has signaled its next big push in the field of autonomous driving.
[NOTE] > Tesla Robotaxi Strategy
Tesla relies on a combination of its own hardware (FSD chip) and a growing fleet of Tesla vehicles that are continuously improved via over-the-air updates. Unlike Waymo, Tesla does not use expensive lidar sensors but a camera-based solution.
Next Steps for Robotaxi
Tesla has already launched a Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, that operates without a human safety driver. This service will be expanded to more cities in the coming months. For Europe, however, the launch is still uncertain as UNECE regulations impose stricter approval conditions.Comparison: USA vs. Europe
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