Tesla is expanding its Robotaxi geofence, having recently launched its first expansion in Austin. This strategic move follows Waymo's response to Tesla's previous expansion, with Waymo now covering 90 square miles compared to Tesla's 42 square miles. Observations indicate Tesla has validation vehicles in areas that could increase its coverage significantly. The competition between these companies is ongoing and provides consumers with better choices in autonomous rides, demonstrating the active market environment for Robotaxi services.
Tesla is preparing to expand its Robotaxi geofence yet again, just days after Waymo responded to its initial broadening of the area. Tesla launched its first expansion last week, less than a month after introducing Robotaxi rides in Austin. The company opted for a very interesting shape for its geofence expansion, indicating that it could launch more rides in virtually any area of the city due to the new geofence it chose.
After Tesla's first expansion of its geofence, it had 42 square miles of Robotaxi-accessible travel region, larger than Waymo's 37 square miles. However, the Waymo expansion last week brought the company to a substantial 90 square miles of Austin.
Drone operator Joe Tegtmeyer spotted Tesla Robotaxi validation vehicles well west of downtown Austin in the area of Marble Falls, Texas. This would significantly increase Tesla's square mileage if it could manage to bring its geofence to that size.
The two companies are not directly responding to one another with these expansions, but it appears that there is a significant amount of competition underway, which ultimately benefits the consumers.
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