Tesla Rolls Out No-Steering-Wheel Robotaxis in Austin Amidst Widespread Public Reluctance
Elon Musk deployed fully autonomous Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals in Austin, Texas, on Thursday. Tesla shares jumped over 5% on the launch, though the company trails rival Waymo in deployed vehicles. A Pew survey shows 70% of U.S. adults are uncomfortable with driverless rides, posing a significant adoption hurdle.
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