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Waymo's Krafcik Slams Tesla's Robotaxi as Non-Autonomous
8/18/2025
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Story summary
- John Krafcik, ex-CEO of Waymo, criticized Tesla's Robotaxi service for lacking true autonomy due to human monitors.
- Tesla's ride-hailing service launched in the Bay Area in July, but Krafcik questions its effectiveness.
- Waymo has provided fully driverless rides since 2020 and plans to expand operations.
- Elon Musk intends to launch Tesla's Robotaxi service in Austin next month, subject to regulatory approval.
