# We Rode in a Tesla Unsupervised Robotaxi and Walked the Cybercab Line

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Podcast: [Autonomy Markets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autonomy-markets-7029086)
Published: 2026-03-14T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lightshed-ventures5/episodes/We-Rode-in-a-Tesla-Unsupervised-Robotaxi-and-Walked-the-Cybercab-Line-e3gdtkk
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This week on Autonomy Markets , Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss their field work in Austin, Texas, where they rode in a Tesla Unsupervised Robotaxi and walked the Cybercab production line at Giga Texas. Together they experienced Tesla's unsupervised roboataxi operations in Austin, specifically the moment they hailed and rode in a fully unsupervised Tesla Robotaxi with no safety attendant and no chase car. Grayson and Walt noted the vehicle's smooth performance, its routing differences versus supervised rides, and the absence of Mad Max or Hurry driving modes in unsupervised operation. This led to a broader discussion on Tesla's Cybercab production readiness, with both noting that Tesla appears prepared to scale. The conversation then shifts to the competitive landscape, examining Uber's big week of autonomous vehicle partnership announcements and the company's positioning relative to Tesla, Waymo, and the broader autonomy economy. Closing out the conversation, Grayson and Walt discuss Waymo's expanding footprint, the structural advantages Tesla holds through its charging infrastructure and factory integration, and what the Cybercab ramp means for the autonomy economy. Episode Chapters 00:00 Riding in a Tesla Unsupervised Robotaxi 5:45 Robotaxi Ride Experiences (Both Supervised and Unsupervised) 11:25 Tesla's Austin Depot 19:58 Walking the Cybercab Production Line at Giga Texas 26:43 Waymo in Austin 29:24 Uber Needs an Autonomous Vehicle Tier 31:07 Uber's Big Week of Partnership Announcements 42:52 Zoox's Sudden Change in Narrative 51:53 Wayve Partners with Qualcomm 53:34 U.S. DOT is Embracing Autonomy 56:44 Autonomous Trucking 1:02:00 Foreign Autonomy Desk 1:02:43 Next week The Road to Autonomy is the definitive media brand covering the Autonomy Economy™. Thro…

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