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Tesla's Robotaxi Faces Delays, Boosts Driver Pay

12/22/2025

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  • Tesla's California Robotaxi program registered 1,655 vehicles and 798 drivers since its August launch and is not classified as an autonomous vehicle service under state regulations.
  • Users report long wait times, with delays up to 40 minutes.
  • Tesla is increasing driver staffing by offering extra pay to employees.
  • In Austin, counts remain unclear as Tesla is not required to report them, and Elon Musk has indicated 500 vehicles by year-end.