Tesla Robotaxi Mows Down Bollards & Keeps Driving, After “Impeccable” Record Touted on Stock Call

Take a look at this. A Tesla Robotaxi in Austin pauses, seems to reconsider a right-hand turn through some bollards, and then decides: "I’m just gonna send it."

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Question: what value do self driving taxis add to regular taxis? I can’t think of any. All that money poured into something that solves no problem at all and just creates more, killing human jobs in the process. It’s so stupid.

Decreased costs and increased safety.

The claim “increased safety” is rather ironic in light of the post you’re commenting on.

“Decreased cost” will only be true as long as they still have to compete with human drivers. Once they manage to drive (hah) those out of the market, they’ll start enshittifying and surcharging wherever they can.

“You’re absolutely right to be upset. I should have notified you ahead of time that this section of the highway is closed and I cannot complete the trip you paid for.” “Then exit the highway, dammit!” “Very well. The upgrade has been charged to your card.” “The fuck you mean, upgrade?” “I’m sorry, I should have been clearer on this. You just purchased the Road Map modules for municipalities within 30 miles of our current location in order for me to consider alternate routes not involving the highway. Now please enjoy this entertainment while I select the optimal route.” 90 seconds of ads pass “New route selected. Estimated arrival: three hours and fifty-three minutes. Overtime extensions have been charged preemptively.”

The claim “increased safety” is rather ironic in light of the post you’re commenting on.

The post I commented on is a single anecdote where no one was even remotely hurt. These things collectively have millions of miles on them. If you want counter evidence I can show you one of a billion anecdotes of terrible drivers.

“Decreased cost” will only be true as long as they still have to compete with human drivers.

I meant to the provider, not the end user.

The post I commented on is a single anecdote where no one was even remotely hurt.

And that line was just a comment on a juxtaposition I found funny. Don’t take it too seriously.

I can show you one of a billion anecdotes of terrible drivers.

I just replied to another comment to the same effect; I’m aware of terrible drivers being an issue. My concern is less whether it increases the road safety and more whether it helps societal safety.

I meant to the provider, not the end user.

Yeah, I don’t think that should ever be an endorsement criterion for anything at all. Any savings that don’t also save money for the user are just straight up greed, funelling money into the providers’ pockets (and if we’re honest, mostly their executives and shareholders, not their workers).

I don’t think that should ever be an endorsement

It wasn’t. It was an answer to the question that was asked.