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~✕Mostly False⚡TeslaCLM-00001
“Tesla Robotaxi will be fully operational in Austin by June 2026. No safety driver needed. This is real autonomy.”
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Verdict
Tesla has not demonstrated Level 4 autonomy in any public setting. Austin pilot still uses safety drivers.
Full Analysis
Tesla's Austin robotaxi pilot, announced in June 2025, continues to operate with safety drivers as of February 2026. The NHTSA has not granted Tesla a driverless deployment permit in Texas. Tesla's FSD system remains classified as Level 2 by SAE standards. Musk has made similar timeline claims annually since 2016, none of which have materialized as described.
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Confidence
92%
First checked
Feb 14, 2026
Last updated
Feb 14, 2026
AI & AutonomyElectric Vehicles