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Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Tesla’s Robotaxi Goes Unsupervised: Is the Rally Justified?

For years, the promise of self-driving cars has fueled Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) massive stock valuation. That promise has transitioned from a theoretical concept to a physical reality on public roads. On Thursday, Jan. 22, Tesla officially confirmed the launch of unsupervised Robotaxi rides in Austin, Texas.

This development marks a critical turning point for the company. Until now, autonomous testing required a human safety driver behind the wheel, ready to take control if the software failed. The removal of that human safety net indicates that Tesla’s internal data finally meets the strict safety thresholds required for commercial operation.

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