Recapping Public Policy Day, Driverless Robotaxis In Austin

Recapping Public Policy Day, Driverless Robotaxis In Austin

Author: More Than Cars Media Network January 23, 2026 Duration: 10:16
Shoot us a Text. Episode #1251: Today’s show comes to you from Washington, DC as Public Policy Day wraps and the auto industry’s biggest themes take center stage. Autonomy is no longer theoretical — Tesla has begun limited robotaxi rides in Austin with no safety driver onboard, marking a meaningful inflection point for self-driving technology and accelerating conversations dealers can no longer ignore. Plus we dig into liability, ownership, and what happens when cars start driving themselve...

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