Tesla Begins Testing Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Austin, Texas

Tesla has started testing its robotaxis in Austin, Texas without a human safety monitor inside the vehicle, according to CEO Elon Musk. Videos shared online show driverless cars operating on city streets with no one in the driver’s seat.

This milestone comes about six months after Tesla began its robotaxi trials in Austin with safety drivers present. Removing human monitors is seen as a significant step toward the company’s goal of launching autonomous ride services.

Following the news, Tesla's stock saw a notable increase, reaching its highest level in nearly a year. Investors are showing renewed interest in Tesla’s advancements in autonomous driving and robotics.

A robotaxi is a self-driving vehicle that can pick up and drop off passengers without a human driver.

Testing without a safety driver shows more confidence in the technology and is a key step toward fully launching driverless taxi services.

Tesla's stock price increased and reached its highest point in almost a year after the company confirmed driverless robotaxi testing.

Tesla is currently testing its driverless robotaxis on public streets in Austin, Texas.

Business Insider

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company is now testing its robotaxi without human monitors in Austin. An X user posted a video on Sunday that appeared to show a robotaxi driving with no one inside.

Investors Business Daily

Tesla stock has forged a new base with a 474.07 buy point after last week's stock market action.

TechCrunch

Just about six months after Tesla started testing its fledgling Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, the company is now letting those cars drive around the city with no safety monitor onboard.

Reuters

Tesla shares hit their highest in nearly a year on Monday after CEO Elon Musk said the electric-vehicle maker was testing its robotaxis without safety monitors in the front passenger seat.

Benzinga

Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ: TSLA) rally isn't just about EVs anymore — it's about who owns the future of robotics. As shares hover near 2025 highs, investors are increasingly treating autonomy, Optimus, and Robotaxi ambitions as core drivers of value rather than distant side projects.

Market Watch

While Tesla shares have pared gains, optimism is building for the company's efforts in AI and autonomous driving.

Benzinga

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) is entering what could be the most transformative phase in its history, with full-scale robotaxi production set to begin in 2026, marking the company's boldest step yet toward an autonomous, AI-driven future.

New York Post

Investors and analysts are betting that Tesla will intensify testing and rapidly deploy driverless taxis as it prepares to launch its Cybercab model next year.

Invezz

Tesla stock rallied higher on Monday, extending a broader rebound that has unfolded despite a deteriorating backdrop for the company's core automotive business. The EV stock's year-to-date gains continue to lag the S&P 500, but the stock's resilience stands out given the mounting operational and mar...

The Motley Fool

Tesla's EV sales keep sliding, but that's not what investors are watching. The company's robotaxis are moving to the next testing phase, according to CEO Elon Musk.

Schwab Network

Uber Technologies (UBER) continues to gain momentum in consumer interest, according to @LikeFolio's data. Landon Swan makes the case for autonomous driving serving as the double-edged sword going forward.

Schwab Network

CFRA's Garrett Nelson makes the argument that valuations continue to remain too high for Tesla (TSLA) with the stock hinging on A.I. and autonomous driving.

Zacks Investment Research

A fully autonomous Tesla was spotted in Austin, Texas, for the first time last weekend. Despite delays, Tesla's robotaxi service has significant advantages over its competition.

Yahoo Finance

Market Domination anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for December 15, 2025. Tesla shares briefly hit a new record high in Monday's trading session after the EV maker announced that it is continuing to test its Robotaxi services without a safety driver in Austin, Texas.

CNBC

Tesla execs said over the weekend that the EV maker is testing its driverless cars on Austin public roads with no people on board. Texas currently allows autonomous vehicle makers to test or operate ridehailing services on public roads as long as their cars adhere to traffic laws.

Proactive Investors

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares added about 4.6% to about $480 on Monday after CEO Elon Musk confirmed the company has made progress on testing of its Robotaxis, including moving towards driverless operation in select markets. A Tesla Robotaxi was spotted driving in Austin, Texas, on Sunday without a...

The Motley Fool

Expand NASDAQ: TSLA Tesla Today's Change (3.61%) $16.55 Current Price $475.51 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.5T Day's Range $467.74 - $481.75 52wk Range $214.25 - $488.54 Volume 4M Avg Vol 86M Gross Margin 17.01% Tesla (TSLA +3.61%) closed Monday's session at $475.31, up 3.56%. Trading volume reached...

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Tesla stock is trading near record highs as the EV company is in the middle of testing out robotaxis without safety drivers. CFRA analyst Garrett Nelson, who has a Sell rating on the stock, joins Market Domination Overtime with Josh Lipton to outline why he's bearish on the Elon Musk-led company.

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Tesla Begins Testing Fully Driverless Robotaxis in Austin, Texas

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