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Tesla Launches Robotaxis in Texas Amid Safety Concerns

12/27/2025

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Tesla has begun deploying robotaxis in Texas despite safety concerns and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Geoff Perlman, a Texas executive, praises the latest software but stays cautious and urges driver attention.
Elon Musk's comments about allowing texting while driving have alarmed safety advocates, who say it could encourage risky behavior.
Tesla faces scrutiny from regulators and lawsuits related to its self-driving systems, with investigations into driver monitoring and software reliability ongoing.

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Tesla has begun deploying robotaxis in Texas despite safety concerns and ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Geoff Perlman, a Texas executive, praises the latest software but stays cautious and urges driver attention.
Elon Musk's comments about allowing texting while driving have alarmed safety advocates, who say it could encourage risky behavior.
Tesla faces scrutiny from regulators and lawsuits related to its self-driving systems, with investigations into driver monitoring and software reliability ongoing.