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Waymo has paused its freeway robotaxi operations in major U.S. cities to update software aimed at safer performance around construction zones and flooded roads. Street and off-highway services continue, while recalls related to software defects and flood-related incidents have prompted safety fixes. The company expects to resume freeway routes after the software updates, as it continues broader expansion.
Buckhead residents report a surge of Waymo autonomous vehicles circling residential cul-de-sacs, many appearing empty and lingering around roundabouts for hours. The puzzling routing has caused traffic concerns and frustration as locals seek responses from Waymo and officials. Waymo says routing issues have been addressed and emphasizes safety and community relations across its nationwide service.
Waymo’s flooded-road incident shows a perception-to-action flaw: sensors clearly detected water and the car slowed, but the decision stack chose a risky continuation, prompting a recall of 3,791 vehicles while a permanent fix is developed. The piece contrasts sensor architectures across platforms (Tesla Vision, Uber Avride, Zoox) to illustrate how each handles water hazards and edge cases, underscoring that riders must know which system they’re on and whether flood-detection logic has been patched.
Waymo is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 robotaxis using its fifth- and sixth-generation automated driving systems due to a software issue that could drive vehicles into flooded roads, following an empty Waymo car swept into a creek in San Antonio, Texas. The recall, disclosed to the NHTSA, will add software safeguards and temporary driving-area limits during extreme weather; Waymo has paused San Antonio rides and plans to resume once the fix is deployed. The company says it operates over 500,000 trips per week across multiple US cities.
Waymo is recalling roughly 3,800 of its robotaxis due to safety concerns about navigating flooded roadways, prompting a precautionary review and temporary limits on operations in affected areas until fixes are implemented.
Tesla confirms the Cybercab is in mass production at Gigafactory Texas with no cap, citing self‑certification under FMVSS. The move removes the 2,500‑vehicle limit as ramping up production supports expanded unsupervised robotaxi service in Dallas/Houston, signaling a shift from testing to large‑scale deployment and a software‑driven autonomous‑driving business.
Tesla has begun producing Cybercab at Giga Texas, yet Elon Musk warns the rollout will be slow as the company validates safety and adjusts to a new supply chain. Expansion to Dallas and Houston remains tiny (about two vehicles per week), and the vehicle lacks traditional controls, with Tesla self‑certifying compliance under existing safety standards amid ongoing regulatory caps on purpose-built autonomous shuttles. Musk’s tone marks a shift from past hyper-promises on unsupervised driving: Version 15 of FSD is expected later this year, but retrofits may be required for many older Teslas, and full Robotaxi revenue is unlikely to be material this year, potentially becoming significant only next year. The company has also faced scrutiny over crash data and redacted incident details as it tests autonomous tech across several cities.}
Tesla posted a Q1 profit of $477 million on $22.39 billion in revenue (below expectations) as car sales rebounded; CEO Elon Musk outlined a hefty investment push into self‑driving taxis, humanoid robots (Optimus) and AI infrastructure, with capital expenditure forecast above $25 billion this year, signaling a shift toward services and automation even as traditional EV sales slow and competition heats up.
Tesla prepares to report Q1 results as the stock sits about 14% below its YTD level; investors are looking for updates on robotaxi, AI, and autonomy progress after Europe granted FSD clearance in the Netherlands, a potential tailwind for European sales. Analysts are mixed: Bank of America is bullish on robotaxi expansion, Jefferies cautions about execution gaps, Morgan Stanley highlights the 10‑billion‑mile autonomy milestone, and Wedbush frames AI as a key earnings theme. Street consensus calls for roughly $22.27 billion in Q1 revenue and about $0.25–0.35 per share, with production around 1.56 million and deliveries near 1.66 million, plus about $19 billion in annual capex guidance.
Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings call on April 22 will focus on autonomous tech and growth: unsupervised Robotaxi expansion in Dallas/Houston and broader rollout ambitions, upcoming mass production of the Cybercab, and the European FSD rollout with a timeline for unsupervised driving; investors will watch for updates on FSD versions 14.3 and 15, Optimus, and a hinted new vehicle. The piece also covers the Spring 2026 software update for Intel-based Teslas, detailing features like the Self-Driving app, Hey Grok wake word (limited to HW4), Pet Mode, enhanced visuals, Dashcam upgrades, and rear-screen maps, with many features limited to AMD/HW4 models. Additionally, Tesla has begun hiring FSD Vehicle Operators in nine countries to support a global rollout, signaling an expanded international strategy.
Tesla’s upcoming Q1 report is expected to show about $22.2 billion in revenue with earnings around 37 cents a share, but investors are focusing on the company’s long‑term bets—robotaxi expansion, humanoid robots, and potential SpaceX ties—over the near‑term results, amid questions about scaling, regulatory hurdles, and the pace of rollout in new cities.
Tesla is set to report Q1 2026 results after the close on April 22. Analysts expect about $0.36 per share on roughly $22.26 billion in revenue, with deliveries around 358,000 EVs. Investors will parse demand trends, updates on robotaxi expansion and Optimus/AI initiatives, and gross margins amid ongoing capital spending. Views are mixed: Jefferies sees growth potential, UBS remains cautious, TipRanks AI Neutral, and the Street broadly holds with a target near $403.
Tesla’s robotaxi service began in Dallas, but a rider’s experience exposed ongoing reliability and safety concerns: after a long app wait, the vehicle navigated city streets, missed an exit, and briefly pulled onto an 80–90 mph highway before a human operator took over and steered it off. The 11-mile, 54-minute ride wandered to the wrong location and a hotel loop before being redirected, costing about $18. The incident illustrates the promise of autonomous ride-hailing alongside persistent glitches and skepticism about readiness for everyday use.
Tesla says its Robotaxi service has expanded to Dallas and Houston, but early data shows only about one driverless vehicle operating in each city within a limited 25–30 square mile area, making it hard to actually ride and underscoring how slow and scarce the rollout remains compared with Austin and the Bay Area.
Tesla has begun unsupervised Robotaxi service in Dallas and Houston with tightly scoped geofences, signaling a broader Texas push and a potential mix of supervised/un supervised operations ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings; the post also notes Tesla’s North Dakota direct-sales lawsuit and includes a separate guide on home charging options and costs.