Tesla robotaxi scale-up faces depot, operator and regulatory bottlenecks, argues binarybits
binarybits · x · 2026-10-29
binarybits discusses whether Tesla's robotaxi can sustain its recent growth to reach Waymo's scale, citing potential bottlenecks: depot capacity, remote operator staffing, and regulatory backlash. He argues the deciding factor isn't scrutiny but whether a serious crash happens—a Waymo-like safety record would erase early growing pains, while a crash would dominate the narrative.
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