Tesla’s Austin robotaxi service faces significant performance issues following a Bloomberg test.
Wait times reached up to 30 minutes during the trial. Operational glitches included booking unavailability and a vehicle failing to start its trip.
Public filings reveal Tesla operates only 59 robotaxis in the Austin area. This limited scale services an expanding territory, leading to availability gaps.
Analysts warn the small fleet size falls short of expectations. These struggles raise questions about Tesla’s ability to scale a service critical to its future valuation.